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Best Fabric for Sensitive Skin

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Blossoming Sat 08-Aug-26 17:35:20

With my usual aplomb for developing new diseases I have become allergic to latex. I can no longer wear any of my once comfortable bras. I have found a few suitable replacements and am now trying to decide between cotton and bamboo. Any advice?

MartavTaurus Sat 08-Aug-26 17:39:12

Silk is very gentle.

Blossoming Sat 08-Aug-26 18:04:45

Silk has a low absorbency and can cause buildup on the skin. Bamboo or cotton are my best options and I am hoping to hear opinions from people who wear either of these.

MartavTaurus Sat 08-Aug-26 18:18:11

True.
I have silk pillows cases, and even if my face or hair is greasy at times, they never soak up any moisture.
I'm sure someone will give good advice.

Newatthis Sat 08-Aug-26 18:24:21

Yes, any natural fibres. There are so many chemicals in synthetic fibres that can cause irritation to the skin, some of these chemicals can be even cancer inducing. The first step for me was to find out why I had suddenly become allergic to certain things. You could do this with an intolerance test. I now wear only only cotton, linen and in winter 100% wool. I wash in goats milk soap only and I use organic cosmetics. My skin now is as soft as a baby's bottom and I no longer have any problems whatsoever. You can find natural products very cheaply nowadays so don't be put off by thinking they might be expensive.

Blossoming Mon 10-Aug-26 18:53:23

Thank for your input MartaTaurus and Newatthis. Further research into bamboo fabrics revealed that processing and manufacturing are not necessarily environmentally friendly. A surprising number of cotton bras were not 100% cotton but I managed to find one that’s 100% cotton and front fastening.

MayBee70 Mon 10-Aug-26 19:05:54

Blossoming

Thank for your input MartaTaurus and Newatthis. Further research into bamboo fabrics revealed that processing and manufacturing are not necessarily environmentally friendly. A surprising number of cotton bras were not 100% cotton but I managed to find one that’s 100% cotton and front fastening.

I read that fabric described as bamboo isn’t always bamboo. It said hemp and linen and organic cotton is the most environmentally friendly but linen makes me itch. Having lost weight recently none of my bras fit ( always the first place I lose weight from) and need to buy some new bras but can’t wear anything with lace or anything that digs into my skin.

Blossoming Mon 10-Aug-26 19:14:13

It doesn’t surprise me MayBee70. I did a lot of digging before finding what I need. This latest allergy made me very ill and I’m taking no chances!

MayBee70 Mon 10-Aug-26 19:38:05

I was only reading up on it because of a podcast about recycling fabric which shocked me. I can’t bear lots of things touching my skin. Hate labels. Can’t wear wool. Bought some dryer balls made of wool without realising that they would turn all of my non wool clothes into woolly ones! Can’t put any clothes on if I’ve applied any sort of cream sad.I even itch if I think about itching.

Blossoming Mon 10-Aug-26 20:09:51

100% cotton is about the only fabric that doesn’t seem to hurt me. I’m with you on labels, horrid things, and those stupid plastic tags that seem to be on everything these days. I have 4 cotton sleeveless shift dresses that I’m wearing on rotation in this hot weather. No waistband to dig in and they just pull on and off over my head. I struggle with shoes but I am able to wear them long enough to go for my daily walk now. I was stuck in the house for about a month.

MayBee70 Tue 11-Aug-26 00:33:19

I see that Sloggi make cotton bras. I’ve got a couple of their non cotton ones which are now too big for me but I need a bit of padding!