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WICKING : Moisture Absorption & Fast Drying :
Moisture management is one of the key performance criteria in today's apparel industry.
It is defined as the ability of a garment to transport moisture away from the skin to the garment's outer surface. This action prevents perspiration from remaining next to the skin Any garment which is worn next to the skin or worn during exercise benefits from moisture management properties. Moisture is transported in textiles through capillary action or wicking. In textiles, the spaces between the fibres effectively form tubes, which act as capillaries, and transport the liquid away from the surface.
Another factor which affects moisture management is absorbency. However, while greater absorbency increases the ability for moisture to be drawn into the fabric, the tendency of absorbent fibres to retain such moisture affects comfort levels, as the garment becomes saturated. It has been shown that fabrics which wick moisture rapidly through the fabric while absorbing little water help to regulate body temperature, improve muscle performance and delay exhaustion. Application Methods>: Padding Exhaust (fibers) Test Methods : Vertical wicking of 15cm in 30 min.