Fabrics of Kimono mainly include silk, cotton, hemp, cotton hemp, wool, and polyester.
Silk
Silk has a beautiful gloss and elegance. Furthermore, there is also a feature that it is easy to get familiar with the body and to move. However, it is weak to moisture and easily damaged.
Cotton
As a kimono for everyday wear, it is the most standard fabric. Cotton is durable and strong for washing. And the fabric is excellent in breathability and hygroscopicity. Cotton is easy to shrink and wrinkles. Care must be taken as it is prone to yellowing if exposed to sunlight.
Hemp
Hemp textile is very good in ventilation, but inferior in dyeability and easy to lose color. In addition, there is no elasticity, and it is easy to get wrinkled.
Cotton hemp
Cotton hemp is a cross weaved textile with cotton and hemp. By mixing cotton and hemp, it becomes hard to get wrinkled while holding the texture of hemp. And the textile is rich in hygroscopicity, feels good and is easy to wear.
Wool
Wool is covered with scales on the surface of the fiber. Therefore, you can wear warmer than other fabrics. Disadvantages are poor in durability and weak to insects.
Polyester
Polyester kimono is cheaper than other textile kimonos. In addition, maintenance for the kimono is also relatively easy, such as washing. On the contrary, the heat retention of polyester kimono is low, and the hygroscopicity is poor. And the pattern of the polyester kimono’s expressive power is low.