People with psoriasis often focus on creams, medications, and triggers, but clothing can play a major role in everyday comfort.
Rough fabrics, overheating, sweat, tight seams, and synthetic materials can all worsen itching and irritation. The right psoriasis clothing can help reduce friction, improve breathability, and support more comfortable skin throughout the day and night.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
- the best fabrics for psoriasis
- what clothing materials to avoid
- how wet wrapping and dry wrapping work
- the best clothing options for sensitive, psoriasis-prone skin
What Fabrics Are Best for Psoriasis?
When dealing with psoriasis, the goal is to keep skin cool, dry, breathable, and protected from irritation. Soft fabrics can help reduce rubbing, itchiness, overheating, and discomfort caused by rough seams or synthetic fibers.
Some of the best fabrics for psoriasis include:
- TENCEL™ aka lyocell aka modal
- Organic cotton
- Bamboo
- Silk
- Breathable moisture wicking fabrics
TENCEL is especially popular for sensitive skin because it feels silky soft, helps regulate temperature, and does not trap heat the same way synthetic fabrics can.
On the other hand, some fabrics may worsen itching and irritation, especially during flare ups.
Common clothing materials to avoid with psoriasis can include:
- Wool
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Latex
- Rough elastic bands
- Heavy synthetic blends
Even laundry products can matter. Fragranced detergents and fabric softeners may leave irritating residue on clothing that can trigger sensitive skin.
Can Clothing Make Psoriasis Worse?
Yes. Clothing can absolutely contribute to psoriasis irritation and flare ups.
Tight clothing, rough seams, trapped sweat, and overheating can all increase skin irritation. This is especially common in areas where skin rubs together, such as:
- elbows
- knees
- under breasts
- inner thighs
- waistband areas
- scalp and neckline
For people with inverse psoriasis, breathable clothing becomes even more important because moisture and friction often make symptoms worse.
Switching to softer, breathable fabrics is one of the simplest lifestyle changes many people make to improve daily comfort.
Best Clothing for Psoriasis and Sensitive Skin
When choosing clothing for psoriasis, breathable and hypoallergenic fabrics are often the most comfortable option. But some garments go beyond simply protecting the skin and are actually designed to support the healing process itself.
TENCEL Clothing
Remedywear™ is not just regular sensitive skin clothing. It was specifically developed as a wearable treatment option for eczema, psoriasis, and other irritated skin conditions.
Unlike traditional fabrics that simply cover the skin, Remedywear garments use a unique combination of:
- ultra-soft TENCEL fibers
- zinc-embedded technology
- breathable moisture-managing fabric
- low-irritation construction designed for sensitive skin
This combination helps create a more supportive environment for damaged, inflamed skin.
The zinc-embedded fibers are designed to help soothe irritation and reduce discomfort while wearing the garments. TENCEL helps regulate moisture and temperature, which is especially important because overheating and sweating can often worsen psoriasis symptoms.
Many people start by simply wearing Remedywear garments on their own overnight or underneath regular clothing during the day. Even this alone can help reduce friction, scratching, irritation, and overheating that contribute to flare ups.
Depending on where your psoriasis appears, different garments may help. Check out our full line of Remedywear clothing.
Dry Wrapping
If your skin needs additional support, Remedywear can also be used as part of dry wrap therapy. Dry wrapping involves applying a gentle moisturizer or balm to slightly damp skin before putting the garments on. This helps lock moisture into the skin while protecting irritated areas from rubbing and scratching.
Wet Wrapping
For more stubborn or severe psoriasis flare ups, Remedywear garments can also be used for wet wrap therapy. Wet wrapping involves first soaking your skin in a bath, applying moisturizer, adding a damp layer of clothing underneath, then layering the dry garment over top and finally remove it all 2 hours later and applying moisturizer again. This more intensive treatment can help deeply hydrate inflamed skin and calm severe itching during flare periods.
Cotton Clothing
In addition to Remedywear, many people with psoriasis also benefit from switching to ultra-soft, 100% organic cotton clothing that minimizes friction and irritation. Organic cotton clothing can be especially helpful for people who react to rough fabrics, synthetic materials, dyes, or tight seams.
Loose-fitting organic cotton clothing may help:
- reduce overheating and sweating
- minimize rubbing against plaques
- improve comfort during flare ups
- support more restful sleep
For children and adults who scratch during sleep, wearing gloves, mittens or protective clothing can also make a major difference.
See our collection of mittens and gloves for adults and children.
Some sensitive skin garments include built-in fold-over mittens or scratch mitts that help reduce nighttime scratching and skin damage while still remaining breathable and comfortable.
These types of garments can be especially helpful for:
- scalp psoriasis
- plaque psoriasis
- inverse psoriasis
- cracked or bleeding skin
- severe nighttime itching
For many psoriasis sufferers, finding clothing that does not irritate the skin is already a huge relief. But garments specifically designed to support sensitive skin can take comfort and symptom management one step further.
Our Final Thoughts on Clothing for Psoriasis
Living with psoriasis can be frustrating, especially when everyday things like clothing make your skin feel worse. While no fabric can cure psoriasis, choosing soft, breathable, sensitive skin friendly clothing can help reduce irritation and improve comfort throughout the day.
Pairing gentle fabrics with moisturizing, wet wrapping, or dry wrapping may help support a healthier skin barrier and make flare ups more manageable.
If your psoriasis symptoms become severe, painful, infected, or widespread, always speak with a healthcare professional for medical guidance.
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Wishing you skin health and happiness, The Eczema Company Team
