Staying comfortable and looking good when it's hot and humid #mensfashion #mensstyle

We want the body's natural cooling system (sweat evaporating to pull heat from the body) to function as intended, which gives us two goals with our clothes: 1. Don't trap air (AKA breathable) 2. Don't trap sweat (AKA moisture wicking) Cotton and linen: great for airflow, bad for moisture wicking Synthetics: great for moisture wicking, less breathable, especially in cheaper forms. Lightweight Merino wool is actually pretty good at both of these things but it's expensive, lacks durability, and even the softest versions still skew itchy IMO. This is a pretty nuanced topic because there are so many different versions of each of these textiles and fabrics, and many of the resources online are either sponsored by industry groups (big cotton), or are written by the #menswear crowd who make claims like "cotton is naturally moisture wicking" (it's not) and try to convince you that a 3 piece suit is actually the most comfortable thing you can wear in the summer. This article from REI does a pretty good job covering all the nuance if you're interested: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-pick-the-most-breathable-fabrics.html I'm not going to argue about the health benefits of natural fibers. It's not my expertise, and I haven't done the research, but I'm personally willing to wear synthetic materials if it means more comfort. If you're not, I understand and respect that POV. #mensfashion #menswear #mensstyle #summerstyle #mensstyleguide Follow @mikemonnette on Tiktok & I