Why Not Cotton?
For hundreds of years, cotton has been known for it’s breathability and comfort. Except for when it’s not. Anyone who has been impromptu swimming in wet jeans and cotton underwear knows that cotton is not always what it is cracked up to be. Here’s why cotton is not your friend during your workouts.
Cotton does not breathe well. This means that when it gets wet, it doesn’t dry out quickly. This is as true in your wet jeans as it is on the sweaty feet in your running shoes. When you sweat, cotton doesn’t move the moisture away from your body. It absorbs it right up, leaving a sticky mess. As if sticky isn’t bad enough, when cotton gets wet, it does not retain its shape. That means is stretches, and no longer has the fit that it did when you put it on dry. That loss of integrity in shape means that you are now a prime candidate for hot spots and chaffing.
Ready to give up cotton? Me too! Technical fabrics are built to pull moisture away from the body, allowing the garment to feel “dry” throughout your whole workout. It also holds true to its shape, so you shouldn’t have to deal with hot spots, blisters, or chaffing. Another great thing about technical fabrics, is some of them have natural anti-microbial properties. This means they combat smell and bacteria on their own. A few common technical fabrics are polyester, wool, rayon, nylon, bamboo, spandex.
Ready to experiment? Next time you come in, try a pair of our technical socks with your favorite pair of running shoes. We promise you won’t regret it!
Cotton does not breathe well. This means that when it gets wet, it doesn’t dry out quickly. This is as true in your wet jeans as it is on the sweaty feet in your running shoes. When you sweat, cotton doesn’t move the moisture away from your body. It absorbs it right up, leaving a sticky mess. As if sticky isn’t bad enough, when cotton gets wet, it does not retain its shape. That means is stretches, and no longer has the fit that it did when you put it on dry. That loss of integrity in shape means that you are now a prime candidate for hot spots and chaffing.
Ready to give up cotton? Me too! Technical fabrics are built to pull moisture away from the body, allowing the garment to feel “dry” throughout your whole workout. It also holds true to its shape, so you shouldn’t have to deal with hot spots, blisters, or chaffing. Another great thing about technical fabrics, is some of them have natural anti-microbial properties. This means they combat smell and bacteria on their own. A few common technical fabrics are polyester, wool, rayon, nylon, bamboo, spandex.
Ready to experiment? Next time you come in, try a pair of our technical socks with your favorite pair of running shoes. We promise you won’t regret it!