When the monsoon comes around, all we want to do is don a dress, slip on our rain boots and splash away in the closest puddle. But in the process of picking out incorrect monsoon wear for the season, we often find ourselves soaked to the bone and just waiting for a fresh change of clothes.

pick the right monsoon clothing

That’s why it’s important to not only pick the right monsoon clothing but also the appropriate fabric. Wondering how to make the right choice? Then this is the fabric guide for you to follow this season.

 

Fabrics to choose in the monsoon

Fabrics to choose in the monsoon

Nylon
Nylon is a lightweight synthetic polymer which gained popularity in 1939 for being used to make women’s stockings. Being resilient in strength and low in moisture absorbency, Nylon can withstand pressure and doesn’t retain water easily which makes it an ideal monsoon choice.

PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride or PVC has been used in industries for decades now but has only recently grown popular as a beloved fashion fabric which is being used for handbags and raincoats. Being weather-proof, lightweight and without any powers of absorbency, PVC is just what you need for the raindrops to bounce off you.

Cotton
Cotton is a soft fibrous fabric that is used to create the most breathable clothing. Being highly absorbent in nature, cotton does soak up moisture but also dries swiftly. Along with being the most comfortable material on the face of the earth, cotton clothing leaves the skin beneath feeling content.

 

Fabrics to avoid in the monsoon

Fabrics to avoid in the monsoon

Suede
Suede is a variant of leather with a napped finish, which makes it extremely soft and pliable. While suede adds a sophisticated touch to the finished clothing, it is not very durable and is only intended for light usage. Hence save those suede goods for a sunny day!

Denim
There’s no doubt that denim is a favourite all the year through however that may not always be true for the monsoon. Denim is extremely sturdy and woven, hence it retains moisture easily, is weighed down when wet and does not dry quickly. That’s reason enough to store away the jeans and jackets.

Leather
Created from raw hide, leather is known to be highly durable and flexible. However, since the fabric is quite porous, it doesn’t fare well when exposed to moisture. That’s why, when leather is exposed to high levels of humidity, it retains the moisture which causes it to rot and renders it useless. Since no one would want that for their leather goods, make sure you tuck away your leathers this monsoon.

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