Nylon
As a fully synthetic material, nylon is the opposite of breathable. Because it is designed to resist water and has a low level of absorption, clothing made from nylon tends to trap heat and perspiration on the skin.
Acrylic
Like nylon, acrylic is not a natural fabric. While it often shows up in summer dresses and tops, the material can often be hot and abrasive, making it one of summer’s worst fabrics.
Polyester
Another summer fabric that’s best to avoid is polyester. This casual fabric is travel-friendly and wrinkle-resistant, but it’s also moisture-resistant, so it’s not ideal for hot summer weather.
vinyl
The slick wet look of vinyl has its place and time, but with a synthetic build that’s also waterproof and ideal for upholstery, it’s not exactly a great choice for summer clothing. To fix your vinyl, choose vinyl shoes and accessories.
Fleece fabric
It may come as little surprise that a material made to keep the body warm is a bad choice among summer fabrics. While certain variations of wool are fine (items specifically labeled “summer wool” are a good place to start), fleece is actually polyester, so it has a problems with moisture retention and reduced natural ventilation.
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