https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-resource-for-understanding-fabric-content Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 22:06:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-resource-for-understanding-fabric-content#post-746604 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:53:28 +0000 JR 746604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping this. When in doubt, ask a question around here. Somebody always knows the answer. I really liked Diana's response in that acrylic thread, as she is so knowledgeable about yarns.</p> <p>In general, natural fibres breathe better, but synthetics often wear better and retain colour better. That is just in general, mind you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-resource-for-understanding-fabric-content#post-746531 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:13:56 +0000 N-Marie 746531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm finding as I dive into the clothing world with the zeal of a new convert, it is becoming quite obvious to me that I'm lacking in some pretty basic area of knowledge, particularly about fabric type and content ( ie, I didn't even know what acrylic was as posted in a different thread-!). Honestly, I wear cotton and ..cotton, that's about it!</p> <p>Wikipedia is somewhat helpful, but pretty scattered. I 'm wondering whether anyone might be able to suggest something a little more comprehensive, AKA "Fabric for Dummies". It would be nice to know the pros and cons of certain types of fabrics. I've found a few, but they seem a bit strident ("All synthetics are EVIL!") </p> <p>Thanks in advance!! </p>