I'll be the first to admit it... one of the things I enjoy the most about prepping for a run is putting together my running gear. I love coordinating my sports bras and tops with my socks and shoes. And if it is a big run, like the few races I've taken part in - then the planning starts weeks ahead. I recently discovered the ultimate comfort of running in Dri-Fit and would love to replace all my cotton gear with Dri Fit.
Dri-Fit is Nike's patented performance fabric but most sport's wear brands have their own versions of it. (Like Reebok's Play Dry). In a textile sense, the property of fabric to move sweat away from the body and to the surface of the fabric is called wicking and most mid to high end sports wear brands use this technology to develop performance fabrics for athletic gear. Wicking is possible only in fabrics with high polyester content and living in a hot, humid climate, I would shudder at the thought of wearing polyester or anything synthetic at any point in the day. Wearing polyester gear while running was therefore inconceivable!!
During my last race with the Dream Runners however, I was talked into trying out Dri-Fit. My leggings and sports bra were both Dri-Fit and what a difference it made. You don't get the heavy drenched feeling and the clothes feel dry and light even though you're still pouring with perspiration. My tank was cotton though.
For my next major run I'm going all out wicking. :-)
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