u/Estheticlace

I (36/F) am currently at the tail-end of packing for a week-long trip where I'll be going straight from a long-haul flight into walking around the city. 

For my last few trips, I packed mostly cotton tees because they are supposed to be more breathable. But damn, do they wrinkle easily. This time I am going to Italy for a week, and from my previous experience, they don’t always offer iron at the hotel. At least not at the ones that I used to stay at.

I really want to switch over to more synthetic based (specifically modal, viscose, or lyocell blends). I have one knit top that I’ve been testing for transit days; it naturally drops wrinkles, and it looks presentable enough. And my merino wool tee, that’s a tee that I swear by.

I’m tempted to swap my all natural tops for these heavier bio-based stretch knits, but my main concern is sink-washing. Has anyone successfully one-bagged with thick modal/viscose knits? How long does it take for them to air dry?

By the way this is my packing list thus far, I'd love feedback on the fabric choices before I leave!

Tops (4):

• 1x United Arrow Merino wool tee (for active days)
• 1x OGL stretch-knit modal top (for the flight + dinner)
• 1x Oversized linen button-down (for layering/sun protection)
• 1x Silk cami

Bottoms (3):

• 1x Lightweight wide-leg trousers (cupro blend)
• 1x Linen blend shorts
• 1x Slip midi skirt

Shoes (2):

• 1x White walking sneakers
• 1x Comfortable walking sandals

Layer (1):

• 1x Lightweight merino cardigan

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I’ve been using a simple silicone face scrubber for daily cleansing mainly for sunscreen, sweat, and light buildup and it’s been working fine so far.

But I keep seeing face exfoliator scrubbers with replaceable heads and I’m wondering if anyone here has actually used them long term and actually preferred them over silicone or if it ends up feeling like the same thing after a while.

I’m trying to figure out if there’s any real reason to switch or if silicone is already the most practical option.