Comfortable Fabrics for Monsoon Season

The rain gods have been showing up, without much notice. And as you struggle through small puddles or a light drizzle, you might often curse yourself for wearing a pretty knitted top or a slightly dressy kurta and having to deal with those unexpected showers. But fret not, as we help you decide what to slip into this season, to avoid being caught in the rain.

Light weight fabrics, which easily dry are the common favourites of the season, while those that have high water absorbent qualities are an absolute stay away. Known Designers, advocates the use of pure cottons, mul or light-weight silks during the rains.

“One should stay away from fabrics that have a tendency to stick to the skin during the rains. Fabrics like knits, linen shouldn’t be on the monsoon rack,” she offers.

The latest fabric which is doing the rounds of international fashion buying,  is a transparent plastic-like material in bright neon colours, being styled for outwear or protective raincoat ensembles. “These look gorgeous and can be worn over your outfit. But the Indian buyer has still to catch up on this latest monsoon trend,” she points out. Designers also suggests fabrics which are silicone washed for the monsoon season, and can be stain proof and to resist a mud splash during a rainy day. “High quality cotton, natural fabrics like bamboo fiber make for good monsoon clothes.

Gabardine, denim, crepe silk can be considered too, as these can bounce off water,” .Designers  also warns that one must keep away from fabrics that have a tendency to shrink when in contact with water, giving an example of linen. “Linen tends to crush or shrink incase it gets wet and should be kept away during the monsoon,” she points out.

Designer , who came out with a special monsoon collection that comprises of outfits made from cotton and silk blended fabrics, points out that pure cotton can get muggy during monsoon and affect the fall of an outfit. “Since Bangalore has a cooler climate, it’s safer to stick to cotton blends during the season, as these kinds of materials are not droopy in humid climates,” many desginer advice. So, come rain or sunshine, make sure that you step out in style this season, with cotton blends and water resistant fabrics, suggested by the city’s fashion experts!