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2. Moisture management - Wikipedia

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   Moisture-wicking clothes adsorb the liquid sweat on the skin and spread it along the surface of the fibres by capillary attraction to the external surface of the clothing, which is exposed to drier air, and where it evaporates more quickly, in comparison with a clothing item which absorbs and retains the water in the fibres.

3. Microfiber - Wikipedia

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   Microfiber fabrics are man-made and frequently used for athletic wear, such as cycling jerseys, because the microfiber material wicks moisture (perspiration) away from the body; subsequent evaporation cools the wearer. Microfiber can be used to make tough, very soft fabric for clothing, often used in skirts, jackets, bathrobes, and swimwear.

4. Coolmax - Wikipedia

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   The cross-section is non-round, increasing surface area by an estimated 20% (over round fibers) in order to produce a wicking effect via capillary action. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Lycra Company makes extensive use of co-branding in their marketing of Coolmax and other clothing materials, partnering with their customers to increase awareness of their ...

5. Sportswear - Wikipedia

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   If a shirt is made from a natural absorbent fabric like cotton, the moisture gets absorbed into the fibers and the shirt or garment may feel wet and heavy. Moisture-wicking fabrics such as polyester are designed to keep the sweat on the outer surface, acting like channels to transport the sweat to the outer layer of the shirt or garment.

6. Reviewers Say This Sweat-Wicking Workout Shirt Is 'So ... - AOL

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   These are the best cooling, drying, moisture-wicking shirts in 2023 for sweaty workouts. They're affordable and trainer- and editor-tested, with rave reviews.

7. Nanofabrics - Wikipedia

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   Nanofabrics are textiles engineered with small particles that give ordinary materials advantageous properties such as superhydrophobicity (extreme water resistance, also see "Lotus effect"), [1] odor and moisture elimination, [2] increased elasticity and strength, [3] and bacterial resistance. [4]