Have you ever noticed that some shirts can trap your body odor? Or maybe you're wondering: "Why do I smell so bad today?!". It could simply be that your sweat and clothes don't work.

The fabrics you wear every day can help or hurt you, so it's time to think a little harder about the role your clothes play in your skin.

Clothing fabric material

It turns out clothes are more important than you think. Synthetic fibers are less likely to wick moisture away from the body, which is very effective in attracting all the bacteria into your body. In fact, you may find your synthetic shirts smelly even before you wear them. They love to throw endless bacteria parties and turn your armpits into stinky holes.

You might be thinking - well, why does that happen? The way it works is that the synthetic fibers are woven so tightly that your sweat can't escape! It's close to your skin and in your armpits. Sweat alone won't make you smell - but the bacteria on your skin naturally LOVE moisture and this is what makes your armpits smell. When sweat on the skin stagnates and does not dry, it creates conditions for bacteria in the armpits to multiply and cause body odor.

Tips to remove odors from shirts

In general, to prevent body odor, we must ensure our skin, including blemishes, is clean and dry. This will not happen with synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers do not absorb any moisture, causing it to accumulate in your armpits.

If synthetic fibers are so bad, why do we use them?

Many synthetic fibers are hydrophobic, meaning they do not absorb moisture. Sometimes people wear them when they know they'll sweat a lot and don't want the sweat to get on their clothes, but little do they know that they're making their clothes stink instead.

Body odor can be difficult to escape from your clothes. On the other hand, I know stains can be an eyesore but can disappear after one wash. Body odor sometimes remains on clothes even AFTER washing.

Here are some fabrics you should avoid if you want to keep your body odor-free.

Fabrics to avoid:

· Synthetic fibers

· 100% Polyester

· Nylon

· Rayon

· Spandex

So what is alternative fabric? Natural fibers. You're probably familiar with them already, and if you're like me, you already have natural fiber clothing in your wardrobe. Familiar fabrics such as cotton, linen, and bamboo are all natural, airy, and cool materials!

Although natural fabrics may take longer to dry, natural fibers do not retain odors like synthetic fibers. This is because the fabric is breathable and helps moisture escape from the skin.

These fabrics will also absorb some of your moisture, giving bacteria no environment to grow. Bacteria don't have a chance to cling to the moisture they love so much. You'll sweat less and smell less!

Here are the fabrics that block odor — and they're comfortable, too!

The best fabrics for body odor:

· Cotton/Cotton

· Bamboo fiber

· Wool

· Linen

One thing I noticed is that blending also works well. You don't have to wear 100% linen to get all of its benefits. I've found there are some natural fibers mixed with synthetic fibers that work well. Think of it as combining the best of both worlds.

With a blend, you get the breathability of natural fibers and the moisture locking in the skin of synthetic fibers like polyester. For example, a lot of workout clothes are made from polyester/cotton blends. No one wants to stink up a storm in their yoga class!

Just like anything in life, synthetics are not as good as natural ones.

Synthetic fibers are great when mixed-- but using 100% synthetic fibers creates moisture and allows bacteria to grow that causes sweat. These bacteria are responsible for our body odor.

If you need cute clothes made from all kinds of good fabrics, look for organic handmade t-shirts and you'll find cotton/poly blends that are extremely sweat-resistant and also super soft! Don't forget if you shop small, you'll be able to support a small business that supports social justice causes like equality and environmental conservation. It's good to support good people and good causes!

In general, don't let sweat stop you from feeling confident and comfortable. Choose the right fabrics to help you get rid of body odor. At the same time, use Breeze's perfumed body deodorant spray/roll-on products. Breeze products have a variety of functions that not only help limit sweating/antibacterial to prevent body odor but also retain the scent of Italian perfume.