Originally Posted by
X-LinkedRider
The difference is, for lycra to keep you dry it needs open air contact. Under armor does not need to be in open air. It will stay dry even under a sweathshirt or something heavy if the is too cold to just wear out. The tight fitting has nothing to do with the polymers and how they work.
IMO, I find it more comfortable for some reason. I don't know if it breathers better or what.
Huh? For anything to be dry when moisture is being added to it it needs to have evaporation - dry air, air flow, high temps all help increase evaporation independent of material.
Anyway My under armour long sleeve shirt is damp with sweat after my 8.5mi 45F commute. So are my lycra shorts. I don't notice one being dryer than the other.
Al