Question

Rana wants to buy shirts for summer. Should he buy cotton shirts or shirts made from synthetic material ? Advise Rana, giving your reason.

Answer 1

Hint: The material of fabric should be so that it can easily absorb and evaporate sweat. For the evaporation of sweat, the material should be porous. A material that absorbs water, can also absorb sweat.

Complete answer:
> In summer, due to high temperature, excessive sweating occurs. The clothes should have soft and comfortable fibers to provide breathing exposure.
> Cotton is a natural fibre. Cotton absorbs sweat. The pores of cotton help in the easy evaporation of sweat. This keeps the body cool and dry. Due to this, shirts made from cotton are favorable in summer.
> On the other hand, synthetic fibers do not absorb sweat and are uncomfortable to wear in summers. When a person wears a shirt made from synthetic fibre, the body remains hot and wet, as sweat does not evaporate. This causes discomfort. So shirts made from synthetic fibre is not favourable in summer. Since sweat remains on the body, it may also cause some infections.

Hence, Rana should buy cotton shirts for summer.

Additional Information Cotton is eco-friendly, soft and durable. Cotton is obtained from plant sources and is made of cellulose. Organic cotton, denim and canvas are some examples of cotton fabric. Synthetic fibers are cheaper, stain resistant, waterproof and water resistant.

Note: Cotton is a natural fibre made from plant based fibers. Synthetic fibers are made from chemicals. Polyester, rayon, acrylic etc are some examples of synthetic fibers.