NHS Scotland - Eczema Clinical Guidance: Clothing & Fabrics

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Publisher: NHS Scotland (clinicalguidelines.scot.nhs.uk) · Published: August 26, 2026 · Accessed: August 26, 2026

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• For skin that is easily irritated, it is best to wear soft cotton or fleece clothing.
• Wool, polyester, nylon and acrylic fabrics can irritate the skin because of the fibres, and are best avoided for easily irritated skin.
• Cotton clothing and bedding are recommended for people with sensitive, eczema-prone skin.