It looked like silk and wore like steel. It also dried in about 1 hour in the sun, and did not need ironing. Also good for travelling in India are very loose fitting light cotton pants. If you are going to India, you need very few clothes because if you need something along the way, a tailor can make it for you in a few hours. Also make sure you take clothes that hide the dirt well, it is very dusty there.
Indian men love to stare.
As an Indian woman I find that foreign travellers can lessen curious on-lookers by avoiding shorts, short skirts and sleeveless shirts. Simply ignore the stares and go about your business. You can get really inexpensive ones or very fancy and elaborate ones too with gold embroidery etc. These are traditional dresses and cover a woman's body from head to toe. They are also very feminine and elegant.