Cotton
About two years ago, I really started to look at all of the clothing that I was buying and what materials they were made out of. My best friend started telling me that she was no longer purchasing clothing that was made of polyester because of how cheap it felt and looked. So that got me thinking, “Why am I spending so much money on clothing that is looks and feels cheap?”
Most clothing in stores now are made of materials that retain heat, which is awful for me living in Miami. These cheaper materials aren’t soft at all and feels quit itchy to the skin if you ask me. After this discussion with my best friend, I vowed to not purchase anymore items that are made of cheap fibers and to get rid of all of my clothing that didn’t meet my new standard. Surprisingly, when I started to go through all of my clothes, I realized how much companies actually use these cheaper materials and how much I had in my closet.
Now, it is really important to me to buy clothing that is not only durable, but breathable and feels nice to wear, even if that means I am spending a few more dollars. I make sure to check all of the labels of clothing that I buy to ensure that they are made with majority cotton because fiber ingredients are extremely important. Cotton breathes so much better than most oil-based synthetic fibers like polyester. Now that I have been on a strict workout routine (because my wedding is quickly approaching), cotton is designed to keep you drier and much cooler during exercise. Also, one of the biggest pluses of all, cotton doesn’t absorb scent as easily as other materials do. Cotton releases smelly substances much more effortlessly than other fabrics once it is in the wash, which makes my life so much easier (especially if we are cooking fried chicken or making turkey bacon lol).
How do you feel about the fabrics you wear? I would love to hear your thoughts!
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