In recent summer, the heat has become really severe.
I'm Maruko Sakura, a writer for children's clothing brand PETITMIG.
When the summer vacation starts, the children are sure to be having a great time running around in spite of the heat.
Children's skin is very delicate.
We want you to feel comfortable even in the hot summer.
So, this time, we will introduce what kind of material is 100% cotton, which is said to be gentle on children's skin, and how to choose materials for children's clothing to keep them comfortable.
Is 100% cotton gentle on the skin?
It has long been said that cotton is gentle on the skin.
Therefore, cotton material is often used for baby underwear and clothing.
So, I would like to introduce again what kind of material "cotton" is.
What is cotton?
Cotton is a material that is also called " cotton ".
The history of cotton is very old, and it seems that it has existed for more than 8000 years.
Cotton is originally woven into fabric using the fluffy white part around the seeds of the cotton tree as thread.
By the way, organic cotton is also cotton, but it refers to cotton made without using chemical fertilizers or chemicals .
What are the characteristics of 100% cotton?
100% cotton is a familiar fabric.
Most baby underwear is made of cotton fabric.
This is because it is gentle on baby skin.
Organic cotton is especially recommended for children with allergies or sensitive skin .
Babies' skin is very delicate as shown below, so it has always been necessary to use materials that are gentle on the skin.
[ Features of baby skin ]
- Sensitive to touch (easily itchy)
- Sweat glands (sweat holes) are the same as adults, so they sweat easily
If you look at baby's underwear, you'll notice that the tags and seams are made so that they don't touch the skin.
This is because baby skin is very sensitive.
And since babies have the same number of sweat glands as adults, even though their bodies are very small, we can assume that they sweat just as much as adults.
However, unlike an adult's skin, a baby's skin is still in a state of development.
For that reason, "cotton" has long been used as a non -irritating material that absorbs sweat easily and does not get stuffy .
Tips for choosing materials for children's clothing
If possible, I want my children to wear cute and fashionable clothes.
So, even in the heat of summer, we will introduce you to the points of choosing materials that will keep your children comfortable.
Is cotton the main material for children's clothing?
Various materials are used in children's clothing.
In addition to cotton materials, chemical fibers such as polyester and acrylic are also used.
Soft, breathable and absorbent cotton is recommended for children's clothing, but not all children's clothing should be made of cotton. That's not what I mean.
However, it is recommended to use cotton material for undergarments that come in direct contact with the skin .
Especially in the summer, when it is very easy to sweat.
Cotton underwear absorbs sweat and wicks away moisture, so you can stay cooler than underwear made of synthetic fibers.
And there are cases where the child grows up and wears a T-shirt without wearing underwear.
In such a case, it is recommended to use cotton T-shirts as much as possible.
I think that there are "wear and don't wear" underwear depending on the family and children.
You don't necessarily have to wear underwear, but some people think it's better to wear it to keep your skin clean.
However, it is certain that you will feel very hot by wearing two layers of clothing, "underwear + outerwear (T-shirt)".
If you're sweating and can change quickly, I think it's a good idea to stay cool with just a T-shirt.
Depending on the situation at that time, please choose whether to wear underwear or not.
Ease of care
The cotton material has good breathability, so it dries easily even after washing, and has the advantages of being strong (hard to tear) and heat resistant .
However, on the other hand, there is also a disadvantage that it is difficult to remove dirt .
For this reason, yellowing may remain even after washing a white cotton T-shirt.
You may be wondering, what about children's clothes made of chemical fibers in the summer season?
Clothes that use chemical fibers have a warm image, so you may have an image of avoiding them in the summer.
However, clothes made with chemical fibers have the advantage of being easy to get dirty .
It is true that children's clothes made of chemical fibers have the image of "warming and moisturizing", but depending on the function, there are clothes that are excellent in "quick drying and water absorption".
Therefore, not only children's clothes made of cotton material, but also children's clothes that use chemical fibers should be well combined and worn.
For example , you can use cotton material for underwear that is invisible to others, and children's clothing that uses chemical fibers for outerwear that is worn over the underwear .
Children's clothing from PETITMIG recommended for summer!
Here, let me introduce the PETITMIG children's clothing that I recommend.
(In subsequent articles, it will be referred to as "Petit Mig".)
Petit Mig has many simple and cute children's clothes.
But cuteness isn't the only reason why we recommend Petit Mig children's clothing.
The main point that I recommend Petit Mig children's clothing is the "material".
I mentioned above that cotton is a material that is gentle on babies' delicate skin.
Petit Mig's clothes are designed so that children can move easily, but we are also particular about the softness of the material .
Therefore, there are many clothes that use cotton.
This time, I would like to introduce cute and recommended clothes made of 100% cotton.
"onepiece p2 flower", which is gentle on children's skin and recommended for summer
A soft round collar dress.
The material is 100% cotton, so you can stay very cool.
They come in a wide range of sizes, from 80 to 120 cm, so it's really cute if you wear them together as sisters.
Children's clothing "leggings p1" recommended for summer, gentle on children's skin
Petit Mig's most popular leggings.
It's surprising that these leggings are made of 100% cotton.
It comes in two colors, brown and white, so it can be coordinated with a variety of outfits.
The size corresponds to 80 to 120 cm.
"t-shirt p1 border", which is gentle on children's skin and recommended for summer
A very simple and thin border makes you feel cool, and the T-shirt is made of 100% cotton and is thick and has a nice texture.
The size corresponds to 80 to 120 cm.
The color is one color development of off-white.
The material is 100% cotton, so it is recommended for children who dislike underwear.
Children's clothing recommended for summer, gentle on children's skin "summer knit p1"
It's a simple design, but it's made of 100% cotton, so it's comfortable to wear without underwear.
It has frills around the neck and sleeves, so it is recommended for cute outfits.
The size corresponds to 80 to 120 cm.
"blouse p1 flower", recommended for children's skin and recommended for summer
This cute blouse is made of 100% cotton and has small flowers all over, so it goes well with any outfit.
Cotton is a material that does not easily lose its shape even after washing, but this blouse does not easily lose its shape.
The color is a very cool blue one color development.
The size corresponds to 80 to 120 cm.
summary
In this article, we introduced what kind of material is 100% cotton, which is said to be gentle on children's skin, and how to choose materials for children's clothing that will keep them comfortable.
It has long been said that 100% cotton is very gentle on the skin.
It is highly recommended for children who sweat a lot because it easily absorbs sweat and wicks away moisture.
However, children's clothes are not only made of cotton material.
Let's overcome the heat by combining various materials to make the hot summer as comfortable as possible.
