FABRIC SCIENCE•MARCH 15, 2026•4 MIN READ
Why Handloom Mulmul & Slub Linen are the Coolest Summer Fibers
Discover why loosely spun long-staple Indian yarns promote natural thermal circulation, keeping your skin up to 3 degrees cooler in tropical heat.
Anjali Varma • Textile Conservator

Traditional Indian textiles were engineered through millennia of tropical living. Hand-spun mulmul features an open, gauze-like pore structure that allows body moisture to evaporate instantly.
Slub Linen Texture The characteristic thick-and-thin slub texture creates tiny micro-air pockets between the garment and skin, preventing fabric cling during humid afternoons.
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Anjali Varma • Textile Conservator
Dedicated to comfortable Indian fashion, natural fabrics, and mindful artisanal craftsmanship.
