The Benefits of Sweat-Wicking
Fabric for Your Uniforms
Choosing the right uniforms for your business
can be tricky, depending on your industry and needs, there are many different
features you might choose from. In
summer, and in jobs that deal with heat like
kitchens, having moisture wicking fabric can be a huge benefit. While often
associated with athletic apparel, moisture-wicking fabric offers many different
uses. To help you decide if moisture wicking fabric is right for your companies
next
uniforms, today we’ll walk you through some of
the basics and science behind the topic.
What Is Moisture Wicking Fabric?
Have you ever noticed that when you sweat or
get wet, some fabrics allow the water to cling to you and keep you damp while
others seem to pull the wetness away from your skin allowing it to dry faster?
Moisture-wicking fabric can be natural or manufactured and allows for speedy
drying. This is great for those working hot jobs as it will enable you to cool
down faster and stay more comfortable and dry while preventing chafing.
How Does It Help Uniforms?
Along with preventing general discomfort, the
advantage of moisture-wicking goes much further than you might think. When
staff are more comfortable, they’re likely to
suffer from stress and will be more productive. Moisture-wicking also helps
prevent heat-related injuries like exhaustion and heat stroke.
Which Fabrics Wick Moisture
There are several different types of fabric
that wick moisture, depending on your needs and climate you may want to choose
one over the other. Some of these include polyester, polypropylene, nylon, and
Spandex as well as Gore-Tex. However, if you are looking for moisture-wicking
fabric that will be used near an open flame, you will need to do more research
as some polypropylene fabrics are not fire-retardant and can become quite
dangerous when they catch fire and melt. Some natural fibers are also flame
retardant, including bamboo and wool.
For All of Your Uniform Needs