Fabric Selection Guide for Hoodies
Cotton
Cotton is a natural fiber known for its softness, breathability, and skin-friendliness. It has excellent moisture absorption and breathability, making it comfortable to wear in all seasons. Additionally, cotton is easy to dye, making it suitable for creating hoodies in various colors and patterns.
Why Recommended: Touches Dark recommends cotton for hoodies due to its comfort and versatility, making it ideal for crafting practical and comfortable vintage dark-style hoodies.
Pros: Comfortable, breathable, and moisture-absorbing, suitable for all seasons.
Cons: Prone to wrinkling, may shrink or pill after prolonged wear.
French Terry
French Terry is a medium-weight knit fabric with a looped interior and a smooth, soft exterior. It's thicker than regular cotton but lighter than fleece, offering good warmth and breathability.
Why Recommended: Touches Dark recommends French Terry because it provides warmth without being too heavy, making it ideal for creating dark-style hoodies that can be worn across seasons.
Pros: Breathable, moisture-absorbing, suitable for various weather conditions.
Cons: Less warmth than thicker fabrics, relatively less durable.
Fleece
Fleece is a soft, lightweight, and warm fabric made from synthetic fibers, commonly used in winter clothing. Both the inside and outside are brushed, giving it a soft texture and effective heat retention.
Why Recommended: Why Recommended: Touches Dark recommends fleece for hoodies because its lightness and warmth make it popular in winter, especially for dark-style designs.
Pros: Excellent warmth, lightweight, easy to clean.
Cons: Prone to pilling, less breathable, may feel stuffy after prolonged wear.
Wool
Wool is a natural animal fiber known for its excellent warmth and luxurious texture. Wool fibers are naturally elastic and wrinkle-resistant, and they regulate temperature, making them ideal for cold weather.
Why Recommended: Touches Dark recommends wool hoodies because their luxurious texture and excellent warmth make them perfect for creating high-end, heavy dark-style hoodies.
Pros: Exceptional warmth, luxurious texture, naturally wrinkle-resistant.
Cons: Expensive, requires careful care, prone to shrinkage, and needs professional cleaning.
Sherpa Fabric
Sherpa Fabric is a synthetic fabric with a fuzzy surface resembling wool. It's extremely lightweight and warm, a step up from regular fleece, and is commonly used in winter clothing.
Why Recommended: Touches Dark recommends Sherpa Fabric hoodies because its superior warmth and softness make it an ideal choice for winter dark-style hoodies.
Pros: Excellent warmth, lightweight, quick-drying.
Cons: Less breathable, prone to static, may feel stuffy after prolonged wear.
