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Is Silk Good for Night Sweats?

A solid choice — #11 of 31
Silk ranks #11 of 31 fabrics for night sweats. It is a good fabric for this. Ranked on breathability and moisture absorption, penalised for warmth and weight. The top pick is Linen.

Silk at a glance

Breathability 60 · Moisture 11% · Warmth 30 · 90 gsm · Packability 85 · Wrinkle resistance 40

Silk measures 60/100 for breathability, 11% moisture regain, 30/100 warmth, at 90 gsm. For night sweats, modest breathability and strong moisture absorption decide comfort — and its low warmth avoids trapping heat against the skin.

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