In our previous blog we shared with you our insight and suggestions for protecting your precious skin from the potentially damaging rays of the sun, while at the same time, enjoying its life nourishing benefits during the summer season. In this artical we are going to do just the opposite, buy sharing with you a few dress tips when you actually want the sun to soak through and allow your body to absorb all the Vit d and mood enhancing rays you can handle.
Behold,
microsol fabric. This fairly new fiber textile is taking swimsuit and summer outerwear manufacturers by storm as it acts as a barrier to gamma rays while still allowing enough of the UVB rays to penetrate and give you the line free tan you desire. No lotions, creams or oils...just specially treated and scientifically proven fibers that are as light they are comfortable. Worried about sweat and laundering? The ingenious fiber passes sweat out, so thay you will feel cool and carefree no matter what activity you choose to engage in. Whether sitting poolside or relaxing in the comfort of your own back yard, tanning while fully dressed has never been so convenient. Microsol garments can be thrown right in your regular wash and dry cycles for quick and easy laundering wash after wash. If you are a child of the sun like me, but could do without the tan marks and risks of skin damaging exposure, check out this revolutionary substitute for your sunscreen applications. From shorts and swimwear to tops and sportswear, find fashion and function in garments made with microsol. Its summertime! Let the sun shine in!
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With summer speeding by at a seemingly rapid pace, and the seasonal sun shining as bright as ever, keeping cool and looking stylish under the pressure can become a tricky affair...until now.
Look on the racks at most of your upscale, downtown or urban retail fashion chains and you will see florals, stripes, loud colors, muted hues; all designed to entice you into a sale that may look cool and refreshing, but wind up being uncomfortably hot and frustratingly hard to care for.
After the fuchsia petals and turquoise tribal prints have lured you to touch, pull out the content label and find out what you are really working with. If it is not a cotton, linen, rayon, bamboo or mesh, you might want to search a little harder.
It's not to say that some denims or silks are not apropos for the summer heat, it is just that the ones mentioned above offer little more of a guarantee from sweat stained tops and sticky bottoms that make you want to strip down right where you are standing. When you are out and about in the summer, why not look fashionable while feeling cool and carefree.
1. Cotton: From
cotton seersucker to cotton gauze to just plain old cotton, the fibers of this plant are probably the most popular for not only the warm summer months, but year round. A lightweight cotton with absorbent fibers whisks away moisture from the body while at the same time offering a breathable protective barrier between the sun and your body. Available in several different weaves, natural cotton material is also durable and easy to care for.
2. Linen: Another natural plant fiber, linen can be heavyweight or light, loose weave or tight, worn in summer or winter in style. For the summer months try a lightweight linen for a fashionable look and feel that never seems to loose its popularity. Though sometimes temperamental when it comes to wrinkles, a blended material of 55% linen / 45% cotton offers more wearing ease and can be laundered as well, saving time and money from expensive dry cleaning.
3. Polyester: Wrinkle resistant, cool, easy to dry and available in an assortment of prints and weaves, polyester has revamped itself over the years and is now more popular than ever for summer wear as well as year round. From polyester seersucker to 100% polyester, you can easily find just the right look and feel for those hot humid days and cool summer nights with this transitional fabric. 4. Bamboo: Like
kona cotton, hemp, and
seacell fabrics, bamboo is a natural fiber. Breathable and cool due to it porous fibers,
bamboo fabrics absorb nearly three times more moisture than cotton leaving you cool and carefree even as your body temperature rises. Resistant to odor retention, this naturally anti-bacterial fabric is also ideal for long days in the hot summer sun. When you are looking for a fabric that is attractive and practical, look no further than bamboo.
5. Mesh: Usually made from polyester or
nylon, mesh fabric looks like netting but with more durability. Most popularly used for sport jerseys, active wear, and swimwear cover ups, mesh is about as open aired as you can get when it comes to material. While it wont fully protect your body from the rays of the sun, it will offer somewhat of a breathable barrier, especially while at the shore. Mesh is easy to care for and will last for some time.
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This past weekend, the island of Jamaica was swarming with supermodels, shutterbugs, fashion designers, international style mavericks, the media and an impressive list of celebs all wanting to be a part of this years annual Caribbean Fashion Week.
Presented by Pulse, one of the regions largest, most recognized, and internationally respected fashion and entertainment companies, CFW (Caribbean Fashion Week) has evolved from a fledgling event in 2001, to its current status as the premier event representing the marriage of a diversity of cultural and fashion influences.
Running for almost a full week and culminating with an invite only wrap party this past Monday night, the city of Kingston, Jamaica entertained over 50 designers from 25 countries as they showcased their collections for 2010 with a mix of cool cotton sheers, itsy bitsy teeny weeny flavorful bikinis, and shimmery metalic fabrics as intoxicating as the island itself. An impressive synergy of fashion, business and entertainment coupled with a line up of designers such as Deola Sagoe from Africa, Sushma Patel from India, Meiling from Trinidad, Nana Boateng from Ghana, and Britisher by way of Jamaica Sandra Kennedy, made this a show not soon to forget. And who would want to! With urban, indie and sub-culture style setting the pace for mainstream American fashions, Pulses Caribbean Fashion Week is about the most far reaching and strategically important fashion event in the region.
To find your perfect island fabrics, look no further. With hundreds of different prints and materials to choose from , J&O Fabrics is the perfect place to shop for all the hotest looks each season.
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