Moisture wicking fabrics are synthetic, designed to handle wetness better than traditional materials. There are tiny spaces for liquid to move through the material through “capillary action,” according to REI Co-Op Journal. When you sweat wearing a moisture wicking shirt, the liquid quickly moves to the outer layer of the garment, where it will dry quickly instead of saturating the fabric. Since these synthetics handle moisture so well, they’re perfect for exercise clothes.
These fabrics include: polyester, Gore-Tex, nylon and spandex. Double checking the tags on your tops, or reading about the materials it’s made of will help you pick proper shirts for your workouts. And thankfully, you can find moisture wicking materials in tanks, short sleeve tees, long sleeve tees and hoodies.
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