moisture-wicking fabric

Perspiration-drawing athletic material

Moisture-wicking fabric is material engineered to draw sweat away from the skin and spread it across the fabric's surface, where it evaporates quickly.

Common in athletic wear and performance clothing, these synthetic or treated fabrics keep the wearer dry during physical activity: Her moisture-wicking shirt stayed comfortable through the whole marathon.

Related

workout · gym · hot yoga · cool · lightweight · mesh · quick-dry · dry fit · performance · activewear · running · long distance running · spandex · synthetic · ventilation · cooling · body heat · compression

Opposites
moisture handling behavior

moisture-wicking fabricabsorbent cotton

Treated fiber for medical use

cotton · terry cloth · waterproof fabric · flannel · denim

athletic/technical purpose

moisture-wicking fabricnatural fiber

Material from living sources

breathability and ventilation

moisture-wicking fabricvinyl

Synthetic resin plastic

oilcloth · neoprene

Family

moisture, moist, moisten, moistened, moistening, moistens, moisturize, moisturizer, moisturizing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G