
I’ve never been that fussed about the kind of fabric my clothing is made of.
As long as it was shaping, comfortable, affordable, easy to clean, robust and didn’t require too much ironing, I was happy. And surely that’s not too much to ask for, is it?
But it turns out I should have been paying a lot more attention to the labels all along – because apparently, all you need to do to ensure your favourite items of clothing achieve all of the above is to do a bit of research before buying.
Then you’ll know you’re getting exactly what you’re getting.
1. Shaping.
Some underwear makes use of the most innovative fabrics on the market, which has the benefit of being both comfortable and shaping. There is a real science to it. For example, you should look for bras made from light lace, which will ensure it is extremely stretchy and smoothing.
Then there are fabrics like Soft Supima, which is a high quality and incredibly fine cotton that helps create an invisible and perfect fit. This fabric is also durable, comfy, soft and strong – no more fraying underwear that fades. With smooth, invisible lines that also offer some support, anything else you put on top of your underwear looks much better.
2. Comfortable.
There is nothing more annoying than clothing that itches. And what about those jumpers and cardigans that offer no protection from the cold whatsoever? It can be really distressing to buy a gorgeous winter jumper that will look perfect over fitted jeans and boots, only to leave you scratching and shivering ungracefully.