there is not really the use of it it just makes you feel more comfortable Fur fabric is used for trim, and for clothing, much the same as any other kind of fabric.
nylon lycra mix or latex
use 100% cotton. If its something sporty, use the fabric from "leftover" nike or Adidas shirts or something similar.
Any even-weave fabric. Aida is usually the least expensive but Hardanger and Linens are also nice.
As always, it depends on what your looking forIf you want something durable, then viscousIf you want something comfortable, then cotton.
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