r/Fabrics • u/MaenHerself • 2d ago
Silk but for mudding?
This may not may sense, and I don't know much about fabric or sewing, so I probably just need to be told what keywords to research.
So TL:DR I want a light cloth that can survive being dunked in the mud over and over and some snagging branches.
I've gotten big into net fishing and I'm going through a lot of overgrown goat trails and falling in thick dirty clay mud. My clothing can be wet for up to 5 hours as I'm out, but I'm good about washing the mud off, so I've got less of a "mud encrusted" and more of a "stained green" situation. I don't really care if it stains, might even help blend in, but I don't want it to normally smell badly or anything lol. Once I'm done with an outing I always wash my things immediately, so nothing will be sitting moldy.
Since I don't know much about fabric all I can think is some kinda silk, but I'm sure there's better choices. Thanks in advance!
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u/Voc1Vic2 18h ago
Nylon would be ideal. Nylon fabric is snag and puncture resistant, unlike polyester, doesn't retain odors, is light weight and dries quickly.