Short answer: for hot climates like Saudi Arabia, micro-modal beats cotton. It's finer, cooler and more breathable, wicks sweat and dries faster, so you stay dry all day. Cotton absorbs moisture and holds it against the skin, which feels heavy and damp.
Why micro-modal is cooler in the heat
- More breathable: micro-modal fibers are thinner than cotton, so the fabric breathes better and traps less heat.
- Moisture-wicking: it moves sweat away from the skin and dries faster than cotton, cutting that clammy feeling.
- Soft and light: noticeably softer and lighter, so it feels like almost nothing.
- Holds its shape: resists shrinking and bagging after washing better than cotton.