The humid Mumbai summer can take its toll on your health, from gut to skin. In addition to slathering on sunscreen and altering your diet and skincare routine, you must also pay close attention to your wardrobe. “To avoid skin rashes and reactions from the excessive humidity during summers, it’s very important to wear breathable fabrics that are not only lightweight and breezy but also absorb sweat to keep our skin fresh and clean,” says Pooja Baheti, founder at Poppi—a homegrown fashion brand.

“Fabrics are not always divided into summer or winter but there is indeed a significant classification when it comes to fabrics wearable in either of the seasons. If we were to talk only about hand-woven fabrics since they lay the foundation of the textile industry, there are a number of hand-woven materials that can be suitably worn in specific seasons. Often, varied fabrics can also be combined to be made into different types of silhouettes apt for varied seasons, the summer included,” adds Prachi Saraf, founder at Vyusti—a premium handloom brand.