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Michael Daly Michael Daly is offline
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Default Various Fabrics?
wrote:

Maybe a "wicking" fabric is more accurately described as
"semi-absorbent?"

Wicking fabrics are designed to carry water from one side to another. A wicking
fabric is usually made with a hydrophobic yarn.

If you know of a hydrophobic fabric that outperforms the fabrics already
mentioned, please let us know. I get the feeling you are thinking there are
magic fabrics out there that do not in fact exist. Even fabrics coated with the
best DWRs will hold some water.

Mike


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