How Does Moisture Wicking in Shirts Work?
Moisture is transported through capillary action or wicking. In textiles, the spaces between the fibers effectively form tubes, which act as capillaries, and transport or wick the liquid away from the surface.
As a rule, the narrower the spaces between the fibers in a fabric, the more effectively they will draw up moisture. For this reason, fabrics with many narrow capillaries, such as microfibers, are ideal for moisture transport.
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