Jumpers for sweaty betties

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I'm a serious underarm sweater, and often sweat through jumpers (gross). Things like wool are a no go because it feels so horrible when you're sweaty- but what material should I be looking for? I usually buy oversized jumpers anyway to help with the problem but not sure what fabrics would be best...

How about fine merino wool? It is still wool, but lighter. I also learnt recently that it is great for wicking sweat! Someone on another MNA thread told me that, so it must be true .

I have a fine merino jumper from Uniqlo and it is very lightweight and not sweaty at all.

MN not MNA! Not even sure that's a thing.

I like cotton/silk blend jumpers best.

Ah thanks, merino wool sounds intriguing- historically terrified of wool for all sorts of chafing reasons! But maybe it's worth a punt

You need cashmere!
It cools you down /warms you up when needed.
Lots about in the sales at the moment.

Anything but acrylic!

Get some stickie and then wear whatever you want!

@schmockdown

Get some stickie and then wear whatever you want!

Driclor

Yes, just get some Driclor and solve the problem . It is a miracle honestly.

Driclor.

Yes driclor or odaban from the pharmacy and you won’t have any dampness at all after a short while

Some ideas:

• Look for batwing style so they're not tight around the armpit. Try eBay.
• Think about what you're wearing underneath. Did light cotton T or shirt help?
• Agree with PPs re. merino wool.

Thank you all! Does driclor actually work? Remember trying some about ten years ago and not having much luck

Driclor didn't work for me, but Odaban did.

Artificial fibres are terrible if you sweat easily. It’s like wearing a plastic bag.

I understand natural fibres are expensive and need more care in washing. Not everybody has the cash or time, so a thin cotton camisole or vest underneath would create a barrier between you and the plastic! Viscose is a cheap man made but natural fibre (wood pulp) that washes easily.

IMO Perspirex is an excellent antiperspirant product. Apply at night for the first three days, after showering from then on. Problem solved.

Something like this jumper from Etsy? It’s a cashmere/wool blend.

Industrial strength anti-perspirant.

Shields, they’re like panty liners. You can still get them in some places.

I used Driclor years ago when I had excess perspiration as a side effect of a medication. It did work to an extent but I did still sweat just more normally. I also have eczema though and Driclor caused itching and eczema all around the areas I used it as well so it wasn't without issue.

Some people are just more sweaty than others though I think. I sympathise as I am one of them I think. I deffo know what you mean about jumpers.

I was going to say acrylic is the worst and looser jumpers better. Dark colours so no sweat patches. I have one batwing jumper and it's great, I don't really get sweaty in it and it's loose around the underarm area so they can breathe .

I get most of my knitwear second hand which means I can get bitter quality for less £££

*better

Wool etc makes me itchy, hot and uncomfortable.

I like cotton knitted jumpers here's an example of what I mean although you can get finer knit which I prefer [https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-cable-knit-relaxed-fit-jumper/p/clp60370818?extid=ps_ps-gpla_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_grow&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI247Ave2Y7gIVFoFQBh1YPgJ2EAQYAyABEgLU7fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds This]]

Or a cotton hoodie which is my go to at home like this This I wear my old uni hoodies which are thick cotton with a huge pocket on the front for my phone etc.

The Sunday Times style magazine had a feature about wool & cashmere sweaters at the weekend. Cashmere definitely helps with temperature regulation. They recommended Marks & Spencer cashmere which lots of fashiony people buy “ preloved” on eBay etc.

I do have cotton sweaters from Uniqlo which you can throw in the wash. I’ve also been able to refresh the colour with Dylan too to keep them looking good.

Dylon obvs 🙄

@OublietteBravo

I like cotton/silk blend jumpers best.

Would love to know where you get your cotton/silk jumpers from?

For me it’s about wearing a t-shirt in a natural fibre with sleeves in underneath.
So I have lots of long sleeved/cap sleeve/elbow length scooped necked cotton t-shirts that don’t show under most necklines. As well are some merino wool base layers. The it matters less what the material is made of on top as that isn’t touching my skin.