Lizzie

Why cotton? Because it absorbs perspiration and you will feel far less sticky when hot. Simple as that. Also your partner will find you feel less clammy. Folk dancing is tactile.

Now I have had this discussion with one certain mudcatter who insists artificial fibres are the way to go. Despite my pointing-out that the "cotton is an hyperthermia risk" statement is an admission of its cooling properties. I wear cotton to dance in and have been thanked for changing my shirt (3 - 4 some nights).

Because I want to be tactiled {;-}}