FAQ Information

Most of our sarongs are the lightweight top quality sarong rayon fabric with a thread count of 70/42 or 68/38. These are denoted with a KD in the code. Such as SARONG-KD-SOLID-BLACK. Most of our sarongs are the lightweight sarong fabric and can be found throughout our website.

Our other sarong fabric that we carry are the rayon fabric with a thread count of 80/60 which is a top quality heavier weight but still light enough to everyday wear. This sarong fabric has a PT in the code. For example SARONG-PT-DRAGON

We use rayon, first because it drapes well. Second, because it breathes great. Third because it feels wonderful and finally, it is affordable to most everyone. You can find some of our heavyweight sarongs by doing a search here

Cotton doesn’t really drape well and is a higher cost so it’s not the choice of fabric for sarongs. Cotton can be somewhat more durable and gives a feeling of breathability but in our experience, the rayon seems to flow and breathe better.

Rayon sarongs are generally easy to care for. We highly recommend that you hand wash your sarongs to preserve the beautiful colors, but you may also machine wash cold on a delicate cycle if hand washing is not feasible.

Rayon is not as sturdy a fabric as cotton and will not stand up to the same level of abuse that we put cotton T-shirts and jeans through. If you put a rayon dress through a washer/dryer in a load with say, jeans, then in the tumbling, the jeans will rub and pull on the dress’s seams. If the dress has ties or straps, they will get tangled in the jeans and other items and pull and tear the seams. If you machine-wash rayon items alone or better yet, in a net bag, then the rayon item will usually hold up just fine. We recommend caution using any machine with an agitator which can pull and stress the fabric, even on delicate settings.

Best of all is hand washing and line drying, which avoids the issue entirely, and is what we recommend.

Also, rayon is weaker when it is wet than when it is dry. We used full strength bleach on some black rayon to discharge it and rinsed it immediately after it discharged for a minute or two – both the discharged areas and the untouched black areas ripped very easily in one direction while wet. After the fabric was dry, it did not rip, even where bleached. Conclusion: You have to treat WET rayon very carefully, and it is not the discharging (if done properly) that is making the fabric weak. You have to support the whole garment if you are going to lift it out of a dye bath wet. You can’t just grab part of it with a stick or some other object.

We recommend hand washing, line drying & warm iron Rayon clothing, and handling wet rayon with extra care. 

It’s recommended to wear comfortable underwear, such as briefs or boy shorts, as the sarong may shift and reveal more than desired. It’s essential to keep in mind the type of sarong you’re wearing and the setting in which it will be worn, as the appropriate undergarments may vary based on the occasion. 

For example, if you’re wearing a formal sarong to a wedding, you may want to opt for a more elegant undergarment, such as a slip or a maxi skirt.

For added coverage and comfort, some people wear bathing suits, undergarments (Beige), shorts or leggings under a sarong, especially if the material is thin or sheer. This is a personal preference, but it can be a great option if you want to feel more covered up.

Ultimately, the decision to wear clothing under a sarong is a personal one. Some people prefer the freedom and comfort of going without anything underneath, while others prefer the added coverage. Your personal preference and body confidence can also influence your decision. For example, if you’re self-conscious about your legs, you may prefer to wear shorts or leggings under your sarong.