Description: A soft, breathable, and absorbent natural fiber. It's hypoallergenic and easy to care for, but can wrinkle easily and is slow to dry.

Best Uses: T-shirts, jeans, dresses, underwear, bedding, towels, and children's clothing. A true comfort classic.

Description: A strong, lightweight, and highly breathable natural fiber. It's absorbent, dries quickly, and gets softer with use, but wrinkles very easily.

Best Uses: Summer clothing like trousers, shirts, and dresses. Excellent for hot and humid climates.

Description: A natural fiber from sheep fleece. It's an excellent insulator, durable, water-resistant, and flame-retardant. Can be itchy for some.

Best Uses: Sweaters, suits, coats, and blankets. Merino wool is a soft variety used for high-performance athletic wear.

Description: A luxurious, smooth, and strong natural protein fiber. It has a beautiful drape and sheen, but is delicate and requires special care.

Best Uses: Formal wear (gowns, ties), lingerie, scarves, blouses, and high-end bedding.

Description: A durable, wrinkle-resistant, and quick-drying synthetic fiber. It holds its shape well but is not very breathable.

Best Uses: Activewear, outerwear, and often blended with cotton to add durability and reduce wrinkling.

Description: A semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp. It has a soft feel and drapes beautifully like silk, but is not as durable, especially when wet.

Best Uses: Dresses, blouses, skirts, and linings. An affordable alternative to silk.

Description: A synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It's always blended with other fibers to add stretch and comfort.

Best Uses: Used in jeans for comfort, and in high percentages for swimwear and athletic apparel.

Description: An extremely fine synthetic fiber that creates a static charge to attract dust and dirt. It's non-abrasive and highly absorbent.

Best Uses: Primarily for cleaning cloths, mops, and some athletic towels.

Description: A soft, napped insulating fabric made from polyester. It's lightweight, warm, and comfortable. A vegan alternative to wool.

Best Uses: Jackets, vests, hats, gloves, and cozy blankets. Perfect for outdoor and casual wear.

Description: A type of rayon made from bamboo pulp. It's incredibly soft, smooth, breathable, and feels cool to the touch.

Best Uses: Bedding, towels, t-shirts, and socks. Popular for its exceptional comfort.

Description: A woven, tufted fabric with a short, dense pile, giving it a distinctively soft feel. Can be made from silk, cotton, or synthetics.

Best Uses: Evening wear, dresses, and upholstery for a luxurious look.