In sports, the right apparel can make a big difference. It can help the athlete stay cool, move better and ultimately sweat without hindering their performance. Moisture-wicking undershirts are one excellent option for outdoor sports.
They are made from light fabric that absorbs sweat released by the skin pores. Here’s how it works:
Moisture-wicking material has two functions: one is to transfer sweat rapidly to the fabric’s outermost layer (wicking), and another is to dry quickly so that the sweat does not saturate the cloth. As an effect, you’re more relaxed because your body can better control its heat and the fabric against your skin feels dry and non-sticky.
The capillary motion refers to the passage of a liquid (in this case, sweat) through tiny little spaces within this fabric attributable to molecular forces between the fluid and the fabric’s internal surfaces. Brands improve this method by carefully designing the yarn structure in their garments and applying a range of treatments to the surface of those structures.
Sweat evaporates and creates a cooling effect when you work up a strong one. Your body stops sweating when the temperature of your skin has reached a comfortable amount. It’s a time-saving procedure that will benefit from the use of moisture-wicking fabric.
Best brands:
There are plenty of popular moisture-wicking brands out there. The most popular ones include:
- Adidas Climalite: Adidas’ Climalite moisture-wicking is one of the pioneers of this technology
- Under Armour: Under Armour’s V-neck series of moisture-wicking tops are a great pick too!
- New Balance Accelerate: New Balance also has a popular range of moisture-wicking hoodies.
Which one are you getting for yourself?