• Can be very uncomfortable in hot weather since it is a bad conductor of heat
• It is very bulky hence uncomfortable
• Does not dry quickly due to its great absorbency
• Cannot withstand frequent washes since it is weaker when wet/Not easy to wash
• Stretches out of shape.
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