Moisture Wicking Fabrics

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Moisture wicking fabrics are textiles engineered to transport sweat away from the skin to the fabric surface, where it evaporates rapidly — keeping the wearer dry, cool, and comfortable during physical activity or in hot environments.

For uniform programs in hospitality, healthcare, food service, and outdoor roles, moisture management is not a luxury — it directly impacts worker comfort, performance, and hygiene.

How Moisture Wicking Works

Mechanism Technology Durability
Inherent (Fiber Engineering) Polyester with multi-lobal or capillary cross-section — wicks moisture by fiber geometry Permanent for fiber life
Hydrophilic Finish Chemical coating applied to fabric surface — attracts water molecules 30–50 washes
Combination Engineered fiber + moisture-wicking finish Enhanced performance

Performance Test Standards

Standard Measurement Performance Target
AATCC 197 Vertical wicking height ≥120mm in 30 minutes
AATCC 195 Liquid moisture management (MMT) Grade 3–4 (good–excellent)
ISO 13034 Moisture evaporation rate ≥0.3 g/hour
JIS L 1907 Water absorption (sinking time) ≤3 seconds

Available Moisture Wicking Fabric Types

Product Code Composition Weight (GSM) Structure Wicking Tech Best For
KNIT-180-MW 100% Polyester 180 Piqué knit Inherent — engineered fiber Hospitality polos, F&B uniforms, active roles
KNIT-160-J 100% Polyester 160 Jersey knit Inherent — engineered fiber T-shirts, base layer, sportswear
PCT-190-MW 65% Polyester / 35% Cotton 190 Twill 2/1 Hydrophilic finish Hotel front desk, corporate shirt uniforms
CVC-200-MW 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester 200 Twill 2/1 Hydrophilic finish Healthcare scrubs, hospitality trousers
COT-130-MW 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester 130 Poplin 1/1 Hydrophilic finish Uniform shirts in hot climates
KNIT-180-PQ-MW 100% Polyester + Antimicrobial 180 Piqué knit Inherent + finish Restaurant polos — moisture + odor control
MESH-HV-MW 100% Polyester mesh 140 Mesh knit Inherent High-activity, high-heat environments
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