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"It&amp;#039;s summer and that means picnics, barbecues, and lots of other fun outdoor activities. However, outings quickly become no fun at all if you&amp;#039;re hot and uncomfortable in your clothing. To stay cool, dress for the weather in these fabrics: 1.  Cotton. Of course cotton would be one choice \u2014 it&amp;#039;s lightweight and comfortable. However, if it&amp;#039;s an extra-humid day and you&amp;#039;re going to be sweating a lot there&amp;#039;s better options. Cotton likes to absorb water so your sundress will become heavy and cling to your skin as the day wears on.  2. Linen. It&amp;#039;s also lightweight and has a porous weave that allows heat to escape away from your body. Plus, it&amp;#039;s highly absorbent so it removes moisture from your skin quickly. While it can be stiff, especially if pressed and starched, it won&amp;#039;t cling to your body.  3. Silk. Silk is luxurious, soft, and very thin so when you&amp;#039;re wearing a silk pantsuit, you don&amp;#039;t feel bogged down by bulky clothing. As it absorbs moisture, it helps keep you dry but the fibers tend to break down in sunlight so it&amp;#039;s not the best choice for afternoon parties. Worried about the sun? Check out what our Textiles Director Kathleen Huddy has to say about clothes that protect skin from the sun. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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