Thrift with your eyes closed

I am stubborn about natural fibers, love thrifting, and also prone to sensory overload. A very efficient (and entertaining) way to separate the wheat from the polyester chaff is to run your fingers along a row of clothes with your eyes shut to feel what the fiber composition is. Practice in your own closet first, if you want. Once you come across a piece with a good handfeel, pull it out and check for fabric, color, and fit. There's not much point in wearing something that feels awful anyway,...