Originally Posted by
woodcraft
This would make sense, if it made sense.
Imagine riding in a jersey entirely made of chamois pad- foam rubber-
and claiming that it's purpose is to mitigate moisture.
In what way does your analogy make sense? The chamois manages moisture in an area that sees both a lot of pressure and constant motion, a recipe for chafing if the moisture isn't addressed; the upper body sees neither of these issues.