Description: Soft, mid weight cloth containing tactyl fibres for wickability.

Along with being durable it is very breathable and possesses high wickability qualities - this means that it draws moisture away from the foot.

When he asks about a pair of pants, he will learn about moisture vapour transfer rate and hydrostatic head resistance, and wickability.

Manufacturers offer weights of fabric with varying weights of fabric with varying balances between insulation and wickability.

Wickability : as exercise causes perspiration, the fabric's wickability, ie, its ability to take moisture away from the skin is important too.

We tested vest for insulation in a -18 C cold store, then to judge wickability, we stimulated winter sports by wearing the thermals while riding an exercise bike.