The Best FABRICS for a Minimalist Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Choose wisely, pack light!

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  • @MaggiFuchs
    @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

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  • @SpatchG
    @SpatchG 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    Thanks Maggie, this was great. I'm from New Zealand where merino clothing is readily available but I can't for the life if me understand why travel volggers (except for you), try to tell us that it 'keeps you cool in hot weather. Absolute rubbish. Thanks for your honest assessment and sharing your experience.

    • @anneinauckland2318
      @anneinauckland2318 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, as another kiwi, I agree 😄

    • @Whistlingwoman647
      @Whistlingwoman647 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I think their ideas of “hot” weather is different to ours! Hi from the “West Island” 🇦🇺😊

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@Whistlingwoman647 Hahaha, you are right, for an Austrian summer it would definitely work for most days, but that‘s not really what I would consider as „hot“… 😂

    • @darchgirladventures4417
      @darchgirladventures4417 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Personally I think it also has to do with how loose and the colour, if it is sunny, of the garment. Have synthetic sun hoodies and merino blend sun hoodies, neither are cool unless I size up a size or two and wear light colours. Mind you I am uncomfortable above 25 celsius; not often in true hot weather.

    • @MelonCrumble
      @MelonCrumble 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yass! I’m in Aus, and I thought it was just me!

  • @Trenchant468
    @Trenchant468 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Refreshingly non-commercial, extremely well-informed, and road tested (and even “scientifically” tested) advice. I have 3 merino items for which I spent a total of $63- due to extreme sales or dirt cheap eBay buys. I’ve become increasingly reluctant to buy anything but used, and truly very cautious about adding at all to my wardrobe, even though I love fashion and clothing. I’m inclining toward a very curated wardrobe.
    Very much looking forward to your next video, and thank you!

  • @kirbythsquirrel
    @kirbythsquirrel 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I wore a lot of linen on a recent trip to Africa, and it was great! I dont worry about wrinkles much, and the humidty in the air released most of them anyway.

  • @KarlaBundy
    @KarlaBundy 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Thanks! I especially appreciated your comments about the textile industry. I found them very informative. I look forward to your next video about the clothes you like the best.

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Glad you liked it! :)

  • @JodyLifeofAMom
    @JodyLifeofAMom 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    You always have the best travel advice! Can’t wait to see what your travel wardrobe looks like. 😊

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoy it. Well, I can already warn you: it’s not very fashionable, but definitely functional… 😂

    • @JodyLifeofAMom
      @JodyLifeofAMom 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Function wins every time. I have a pretty boring wardrobe too but its so much easier than having to match and “make outfits” and have to think 😂

  • @natashalikestea
    @natashalikestea 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yayyy! This is like an extra Christmas present 👏 thank you for sharing, Maggi!

  • @missmayflower
    @missmayflower 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Im really looking forward to seeing your specific wardrobe. You are so practical. I love my silk underwear tops and longjohns. They are super light, I can wash them with shampoo and they dry quickly. When I wear them, the outer layers need washing way less.
    I never wear polyester tops cause they stink. I have a couple of button shirts made of thin cotton that are supposed to be crinkled. Perfect for travel and they layer nicely under a light wool or cashmere cardigan.

  • @suzannefortner6065
    @suzannefortner6065 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Thank you for saying the part about wanting to wear something right away when leaving the store. That made a lot of sense to me and will help me in the future. 😊

  • @adh93
    @adh93 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I love linen and cotton for travel during the hot summer months, but like you I hate to iron. That being said, I love linen knit blends. They wash and dry quickly and there’s no need to iron. Also, I still tend to layer my tops and 3/4 sleeves, so if I have a couple of tops and a light cardigan for a breezy or cooler day it’s a win for me. Thanks for your fabric knowledge.

  • @darchgirladventures4417
    @darchgirladventures4417 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love how you broke-down why you chose the clothes you do. My decision process is similar. Even with deodorant the stench from a synthetic shirt is awful so I choose blends - merino blends are my preference, will pay closer attention to see if I am just falling for the hype 😂. My underwear is mostly a very thin merino but I am menopausal so I don’t have the same requirements. It is more likely I am handwashing while travelling so I don’t worry about shrinkage too much. All my clothes must dry within 8 hours in humid environments. My travel wardrobe has to be comfortable, lightweight, packable, minimal stink retention, durable and quick drying. My favourite travel item is a Columbia dress; synthetic, I have had for close to 10 years. Fits well, dries fast and looks put together if needed. My pants and skirts are synthetic, except for 1 pair of merino blend leggings. Not a full time traveller but my travel wardrobe is consistent adding or changing a few items based on climate.

  • @franknobody5965
    @franknobody5965 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Nicely explained! Btw, instead of wool detergent, you can use shampoo....hair and wool are very similar 😊

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I also sometimes used shampoo, especially on shorter trips. :) But from my understanding, only ph-neutral shampoo without any additives like enzymes or silicone etc will be best for Merino.

    • @RamrodRedfish
      @RamrodRedfish 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Good advice

  • @katy8750
    @katy8750 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    There are solid bar soaps for laundry. Also Marseille soap and Aleppo soap bars can be used for laundry handwash

  • @Gevedon
    @Gevedon 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Fantastic information, Maggi! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  • @MsRotorwings
    @MsRotorwings 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I spent a lot of money on merino underwear from Smartwool. They ended up with holes quite quickly (holes from where I’d pull them up). A very expensive mistake. I went back to my synthetics and cotton underwear from Jockey, a whole lot cheaper and much more durable.
    But I do like Smartwool beanies and balaclavas.
    I purchased a mid weight merino baselayer from Smartwool as well. It took days to dry. Polyester or grid fleece baselayers make the most sense for me now.

    • @nikij.6058
      @nikij.6058 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love Jockey underwear and workout pants. Right price, made to last.

  • @mariadillon860
    @mariadillon860 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Maggi - great advice 😀 I love my Merino underwear - especially on hiking days - they stop ‘wet knicker syndrome’ (I made that syndrome up!! ☺️). I would wear a Merino blend or 100 % Merino as a preferred travel item for tops (but don’t own many pieces). I do have 2 craighoppers shirts which I love - both are polyester blends - but tend to get smellier quicker than my wool items. Also, I find that polyester seems to retain some odours even after washing - I do find myself avoiding it. Polyester still feels like I am wearing a plastic bag - making me feel sweaty. If I wear it I like it quite loose fitting and away from my arm pits. I have got 2 linen tops which I love and I don’t worry about the wrinkles - they add to the character.
    An advantage of wearing wool on hot days is that it offers protection from UV unlike linen and cotton (which have a more sheer knit) .
    I totally agree with you about having interchangeable clothes. I wear my Merino thermals (long sleeved and tank vests) as ‘normal’ top layers as well as under other items. And, I don’t buy clothes with logos 😊
    When I can, I find airing out my clothes by hanging them up, reduces the stuffy travel smell that builds up from keeping them stored in packing cubes OR I open the air vent portion of my Peak Design cubes to let some air filter in - especially if there are bugs around! Happy Christmas ❤🎉

  • @AmyJo-54501
    @AmyJo-54501 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you very much! Very helpful video for me and I look forward to your next one. Subscribed and signed up for newsletter as I’m finding your videos very practical and helpful for me. One test I’ve used when determining whether a garment will “pass my wrinkle test” - on the back bottom hem area of the item, I gather a bit of material in my hand and kind of ball it up or squeeze it then let go - if most of the wrinkles don’t fall out after a shake and a little smoothing, I don’t buy. I only do that if seriously considering though. I appreciate your work here!

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yay! Thanks for signing up! :) And thanks for sharing your wrinkle test!

    • @susie9893
      @susie9893 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I always do the same wrinkle test too but it isn't foolproof I've found. I got suckered into buying a tencel shirt dress that I thought was going to be perfect for travel (in warmer climates) but no matter how I hung it after washing it still could do with an iron (which I avoid at all costs 😁😅). I'm experimenting with whether I can make it look better with steaming (in the bathroom, hot shower) in terms of whether I'll ever take it with me. Is a shame, bcos in all other ways it's great.
      I think if they steam the garments in store, many fabrics resist the wrinkle test, but when you launder them it's a different story

  • @laura_and_shanman
    @laura_and_shanman 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love your videos Maggi!! Thank you for this information!!

  • @sherrychandler3287
    @sherrychandler3287 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Just a note to say thanks for your practical advice!

  • @susie9893
    @susie9893 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Practical as always Maggi, and while I can follow your reasoning, (and thanks for verifying my impressions of the fabric industry btw), I have different priorities.
    I live in a hot and humid climate but I prioritise linen over cotton any day. I actually like linen blends - cotton is ok as long as

  • @stalkingcrane
    @stalkingcrane 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are heavier linens with a textured finish…that fabric don’t need ironing. However, to be honest, I have found little clothing, over the years, created using it. I do wear a lot of linen, living half the year in a hot, humid climate. Some medium weight linens are fine if you don’t iron them.

  • @oliverkrouwel8522
    @oliverkrouwel8522 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for this. Very good to hear your knowledge based on experience and understanding. I used to like merino until recently when 2 of my new tshirts disintegrated within a couple of months. I still have my original helle Hanson blue wool base layer, wear them a lot. My new helle Hanson is more synthetic and smells quickly. Our hiking community call them smelly hellys.
    Very much appreciate your content. Thanks again.

  • @janethunter1928
    @janethunter1928 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Excellent information! Thank you!

  • @nikij.6058
    @nikij.6058 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Reach for cotton on warm destination trips and merino wool when it’s colder. Wool socks do keep the smell away much longer and are made better. Your video makes a lot of sense. I don’t know why there are so many companies that sell wool for travel. I believe it does exactly what you share. It is a nice top layer for the cold. Cheers!

  • @bex-fl-1
    @bex-fl-1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Including the drying times is so helpful. Thank you. I do trying time investigations as well. 😂❤

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I love calling it “drying time investigations”… 😂😂😂

    • @bex-fl-1
      @bex-fl-1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I see I had a typo. (I have many 🤣). I’m glad you knew what I meant.

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I didn’t even notice it until you mentioned it. 😅

  • @traceykenning1744
    @traceykenning1744 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the detailed info. So informative. As for linen, I love it for hot climates and have learned to live with the wrinkles adds to the character 😅

  • @marceymanning9059
    @marceymanning9059 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have polyester medical scrubs for my bottoms. Lots of large pockets and dries quickly. However, they dont breathe as well as a cotton blend. I still reach for them in hot weather.

  • @shirinshaw7998
    @shirinshaw7998 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you so much for your hard work on this video, it was extremely detailed and informative and very much appreciated. Looking forward to the next installment. Will you be involving Everson? 😊

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm glad you liked it! I'm already trying to persuade him to make another video with me. I forwarded you request to him. ;-)

  • @lynneeie5226
    @lynneeie5226 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    New fave video of yours ☺️ Thank you for the input re sustainable etc - that was what I suspected. It puts my mind a rest. I agree re buy little being most sustainable. The tip about powdered laundry soap was also a good one to know. I am lazy with an iron & so am wrinkle tolerant 😂. I try to buy things that last. I have a coat for 20 yrs that works well for winter with layers & a vest (30 yrs! Wow.. college days.) I do have more than I would like tho - but I am becoming more & more minimalist as I age. (Altho to be clear, we are not minimalists per se, but in my clothes I am very simple.) Anyway - great video, very informative and looking forward to the next! 🎄☺️

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Glad to hear you liked it! :) Enjoy the holidays! 🎄

  • @nanwithabackpack
    @nanwithabackpack 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really enjoyed this video as I find choosing clothes so difficult, for all the reasons you mentioned. But also I do get bored of wearing the same few things every day. Really looking forward to the follow up video. I'm sure it was you that mentioned the Uniqlo comfy pants in a past video. When I was in KL I went and got myself a pair and they are now my favorite pants (thank you). They wash well are very comfortable and most importantly have fabulous deep pockets as its so hard to find ladies clothes with good pockets. 😁

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That was probably not me, because I don‘t own any of those pants. 😅

    • @nanwithabackpack
      @nanwithabackpack 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ lol 😂 ooooops

  • @au.thisvsthat
    @au.thisvsthat 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What else helps to get rid of the dank smell from clothes is adding some white vinegar at the end of the wash cycle

  • @CraftsBayou
    @CraftsBayou 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I always learn so much from you! Thanks for your insights!

  • @juliannelaird43
    @juliannelaird43 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very, very well-done!!!! Thank you so much, Maggi.

  • @VidMeBahb
    @VidMeBahb 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks so much for your wonderful content! You guys are the best.
    Like you, I've been trying out some Merino wool and pack *very* minimally. I like the fabric for the most part, but it didn't take long for one shirt to develop holes after only a few (hand) washes. But I really like the idea that they don't take on an odor after a few days of wear, so I'm a little torn (no pun intended).

    • @susie9893
      @susie9893 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I find merino blends are a good compromise

    • @missmayflower
      @missmayflower 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, I’m a knitter and discovered that merino is very delicate. I made socks that only lasted a couple of months. The socks made of regular wool with 25% nylon are durable.

  • @ginay4878
    @ginay4878 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do travel with linen and love it. I use it when I travel to warm countries where the wrinkles come out naturally due to the heat and humidity. They also wash up easily and dry quickly. The problem with synthetics is that they hold odors that are hard to remove. Of course these fabrics are also basically plastic and take forever to break down and are terrible for the environment

  • @lisahalamka9717
    @lisahalamka9717 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was very informative! Thank you!

  • @tom-ng7ci
    @tom-ng7ci 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe try adding fabric softener sheet inside your luggage to prevent musty smell

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I usually travel with those little pouches that smell for fabrics. Dryer sheets are not much used in Austria, and the ones we have are wet. 😅

  • @ngutierre36
    @ngutierre36 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Good morning and happy 2025!!! I need a down jacket or a jacket for the cold because I'm going to Peru at about 5000 meters and I wanted to know if you can recommend me the down jacket or the jacket that you use. I would like it to be light and warm.

  • @majaolexova7378
    @majaolexova7378 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What is the name of detergent you mention at 12:20 again, please?

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No special brand, just detergent in the form of powder.

  • @amandant
    @amandant 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🤗

  • @garyheap3780
    @garyheap3780 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a joy to have an honest, informed Nd non sponsored view on what makes the best travel garments. Some great tips to follow and an eye opener for an avid merino wearer like myself. Thank you Maggi and a happy Christmas to you and your husband. Safe travels.

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad to hear you liked it. Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🤗

  • @Nancy-w6f
    @Nancy-w6f 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I never buy anything that says dry clean only.

  • @bex-fl-1
    @bex-fl-1 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤

  • @sigridmeister4326
    @sigridmeister4326 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Liebe Maggi,
    vielen Dank für Deine Videos. Nun gibt es nur eine Version mit automatischer Synchronisation ( in D), die ganz schrecklich ist. Kann man das Video mi Deiner Originalsprache Ansehen ? Dankeschön

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Das ist jetzt neu mit der Synchronisation. Ich glaube, wenn du auf das Zahnradsymbol klickst kannst du die Synchronisation auf die Originalsprache Englisch umschalten, dann solltest du mich wieder normal hören können. Wir haben uns auch schlapp gelacht wie wir die deutsche Synchronstimme gehört haben. Da gefällt mir ja meine Originalstimme noch besser, und die find ich normalerweise schon furchtbar wenn ich sie höre. 😂 Hoffe das klappt!

    • @sigridmeister4326
      @sigridmeister4326 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@MaggiFuchs vielen Dank, da hatte ich zwar geschaut, es aber Übersehen. Ich Wünsche Euch schöne Feiertage . LG Sigrid

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@sigridmeister4326 Super, dass es geklappt hat. Ich wünsche dir auch frohe Weihnachten! 🎄🤗

  • @explorersalvi
    @explorersalvi 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "The best FABRICS for a travel wardrobe: Choose wisely, pack light! - Discover versatile and durable fabrics that make traveling hassle-free and stylish!"

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not sure about the stylish… my wardrobe is definitely more practical than stylish… 😂

    • @explorersalvi
      @explorersalvi 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MaggiFuchs right

  • @Ducayneau
    @Ducayneau 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dieser Einkaufsführer ist viel besser als nur einzelne Artikel zu empfehlen. Ich habe eine Reihe von Polyester-Sportbekleidung, die auch als Reisebekleidung dient. Ich bin schon einmal in die Falle getappt, zu viel für Reiseausrüstung auszugeben. Dann zögere ich, diese Artikel mitzunehmen, weil es zu teuer wäre, sie zu verlieren.

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Freut mich, dass es dir gefallen hat. :) Ich wünsche dir schöne Weihnachten!

    • @Ducayneau
      @Ducayneau 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MaggiFuchs Frohe Weihnachten für dich und Everson

  • @joycem2795
    @joycem2795 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I use a solid bar wool laundry soap from Twig and Horn to wash my merino clothes. They also make a liquid wool soap. Both contain Lanolin to help replenish the oil in the fabric which gives it the anti-microbial properties and keeps it soft. I’ve also seen wool bar soap on Etsy. I have tried a lot of merino brands and like Ibex the best for quality and durability. Their fabric has a beautiful luster that makes it look a little dressier for dining out after a day of hiking or sightseeing. I’ll add a nice scarf to dress it up when going into a nice restaurant.

  • @PotatoSpudRucking
    @PotatoSpudRucking 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    6:44 why do wrinkles bother you though? if you are traveling as a tourist (not professional), i dont think having wrinkles in your clothes matter 😂

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Social pressure, perhaps?! 😂 Just kidding. No, I guess it's because I don‘t have any special clothes for traveling, everything I have I wear all the time and for all occasions. And then I just prefer to choose the less-wrinkly options…. 😂

  • @SbMathis-c4y
    @SbMathis-c4y 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Buy less! Buy nice! Buy dry fast😂

    • @MaggiFuchs
      @MaggiFuchs  17 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      But what about the wrinkles??? 😂

    • @SbMathis-c4y
      @SbMathis-c4y 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ - 🤣They okay! Thank you for great contants, really appreciate you both.

  • @2nd455-h8i
    @2nd455-h8i 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    안녕하세요 매기! 한국에서 인사해요. 당신의 여행팁은 많은 도움이 되었습니다. 수많은 비디오에서 메리노울에 대한 추천을 받았지만 아무리 생각해도 그건 너무 비싸고 금방 망가집니다.
    실용적이고 비상업적인 추천에 감사드립니다. 특히나 여성 여행자에게 알맞는 조언입니다.
    그리고 지속가능한 방식에 대한 당신의 의견도 동의합니다. 맞아요 결국 모든 제품은 환경에 부정적 영향을 미칩니다. 최소한으로 구매하고 오래 쓰는게 가장 정답이에요.