Breathable fabrics
Clothing made from soft, airy materials such as lightweight cotton, linen, bamboo-type fibers, or fabrics designed to wick moisture.
Why it helps
Air flow lets heat and sweat escape so skin stays cooler and drier. That helps with chafing, heat rash, and overall comfort, especially in warm weather or when you move a lot.
Look for
- Lightweight, loose weave
- Soft feel against the skin
- Moisture-wicking labels for workouts
- Natural or blended fibers that feel good to you
- Tags and seams that do not scratch
Avoid
- Thick, tight synthetics worn all day in heat
- Rough fabrics that scratch
Products
Hanes
Cool DRI Men's T-Shirt, 5-Pack, Moisture-Wicking
Price: medium price · Other
A pack of five short-sleeve polyester T-shirts with moisture-wicking fabric.
- Moisture wicking
Patagonia
Women's Capilene Cool Daily Shirt
Price: higher price · Other
A lightweight polyester short-sleeve shirt with a wicking finish, made for active wear.
- Moisture wicking
- Lightweight
Boody
Women's Classic Crew Neck T-Shirt
Price: higher price · Other
A crew neck T-shirt made from bamboo viscose, organic cotton, and elastane.
- Bamboo viscose
- Cotton
- Breathable
- Moisture wicking
L.L.Bean
Women's Premium Washable Linen Shirt, Tunic
Price: higher price · Other
A long-sleeve button-down tunic shirt made from 100% European flax linen that can be machine washed.
- Breathable
Fruit of the Loom
Women's Breathable Cooling Stripe Brief Panty, Assorted 6 Pack
Price: medium price · Other
A six-pack of brief underwear with ventilated stripes and a cotton liner.
- Cotton
- Breathable
- Moisture wicking
- Tagless
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