The Best And Worst Fabrics For Your Health This Winter

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Worst: Polyester
You may feel warm in polyester, but too warm – like you can’t breathe warm. That’s because your body literally isn’t breathing. Not at all porous, this synthetic traps your sweat, rather than wicking it away, so you’ll find yourself uncomfortably sticky, fast. Many clothing companies cut costs by making winter clothes with this as a liner, so look out for that. The top, thin layer may be of better fabric, but the part that touches your body is polyester.