Drying Speed = wicking effeciency?
12-17-05, 06:42 PM
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Drying Speed = wicking effeciency?
I've noticed some of my cycling clothes dry a lot faster than others and I was wondering if drying speed is a good indicator of a fabrics wicking efficiency. Does anyone know if there is a direct correlation?
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Originally Posted by bhh
I've noticed some of my cycling clothes dry a lot faster than others and I was wondering if drying speed is a good indicator of a fabrics wicking efficiency. Does anyone know if there is a direct correlation?
1. the jersey pulls the sweat away from your body quickly
2. sweat evaporates from it quickly so it continues to breath and doesn't get overloaded
Drying quickly is related to the second point. I think "wicking" is more related to the first point.
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cotton is a good wicking fabric but it is terrible at drying. you want something that wicks then dries quickly.
