The desert island, must-have fabric.

This all-time staple of humanity is soft but strong. Wearing pure cotton products can actually help reduce respiratory problems, so if you're having trouble breathing, toss

that rayon top in the fire and slip into a cotton T-shirt.

The winner for warmth.

No fabric other than hemp will keep your body heated and wool is another good fabric for breathing, since it can snag allergens and dust out of the

air, saving you from inhaling them.

It also absorbs moisture from your skin, which gives it a mild anti-bacterial quality. Doctor Sweater will see you now.

The smooth one.

Silk makes the best choice for sensitive skin, since it's lightweight and warms without becoming cloying.

Naturally resistant to stains and wrinkles, silk is also arguably the least likely fabric to

cause an allergic reaction.

Clothing armor.

Linen can protect your skin better than most fabrics from the harmful parts of sunlight. It's also naturally resistant to bacteria and fungus.

These abilities make it another good choice

for sensitive or troubled skin, as they can help fight some skin conditions, like eczema.

More important, moms everywhere agree, you look great in linen, sweetie.

The softy.

Pound for pound, cashmere is incredibly heat-efficient. Usually fairly thin, it still retains body heat very well, and it has the added bonus of being incredibly cozy to the

touch.

Cashmere is harvested as goats shed their hair naturally, so it's one of the least intrusive fabrics you can request from mother nature.

The naughty one.

A good choice for chair covers too, leather is a natural fabric, obviously, since it's the skin of another animal like you. Some people find this upsetting,

and prefer to seek out alternatives. If you do go for a substitute, keep it natural and go for one of the options made from pineapple or cork (no kidding).

With

all of these fabrics, make sure to find organic options wherever possible, to reduce the number of chemicals invading your beautiful skin.