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the 8 breathable fabrics for hot summer days

Apparently, El Nino will be ‘in the house’ this year! If you’re unfamiliar, here’s a quick refresher: El Niño is the climate pattern that warms up water in the Pacific Ocean every two to seven years. It can simultaneously lead to excessive rainfall and severe drought in different regions, particularly the tropics, AND because climate change exacerbates its effects, it can cause extreme heat. There’s a lot more to that story but, it means you can expect a hotter-than-usual summer

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Fabric Care: Silk

You cannot treat your cashmere like your cotton t-shirt! Over the next five days, we’ll share the best methods for caring for the most common fabrics. Today we’re talking silk…. Hand wash silk knits with mild detergent and lay flat to dry Put dried item into dryer on air fluff for to minutes to restore Dry clean all other types of silk! Ask dry cleaner to use shorter delicate cycle when cleaning silk!!!

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Guess What Fabric is Silky Smooth?

Day 6: Silk.  It’s a natural fiber and has a sheer, delicate and translucent look to the material.  In summer, it’s a great substitute for cotton and brings slightly more feminity to any piece. Don’t risk washing a silk that is supposed to be dryclean only. If it’s washable, use only the hand wash cycle on your machine. Dry with a light spin, or roll delicate items in a towel. Perspiration is difficult to remove and is best treat by

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