To blend or not to blend? This question has been rarely raised in the world of textiles. Up till now, adding a measure of elastane to a cotton fabric has been common practice to enhance wearer comfort, hand feel, and even to make a garment last longer thanks to its ability to delay sagging. In baselayers, wool can be used on its own, and often is, but it can also be worthwhile to pair it with a portion of polyester to speed up drying time and lower the cost of the finished product. A touch of sparkling Lurex or an X-Static yarn that inhibits the growth of bacteria are a few of many high-tech fibres that are incorporated in fractions to augment the appeal of an item of clothing.

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