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Fabric verdict

Is Silk Good for Odour Resistance?

A compromise — #18 of 31
Silk ranks #18 of 31 fabrics for odour resistance. It is a middling fabric for this. Ranked with a wool-family bonus plus breathability and moisture management. The top pick is Merino.

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. Wool fibres lead here: Silk is not a wool fibre, so it leans on breathability alone.

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