sport
Why some fabrics feel wet before others
Short answer: A fabric feels wet when water sits on the surface. Fibers that absorb moisture inside feel dry for long...
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Clothing for a walking holiday over several days
Short answer: Choose a few pieces you can wash along the way on a multi day hike. The base layer should move moisture...
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Mountain hiking and why layers matter more there
Short answer: In the mountains, weather changes faster and temperature drops with altitude. A dry base layer is not c...
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Training outdoors when the sun is high
Short answer: Cover the skin rather than exposing it. A thin, loose layer protects against sun and cools better than ...
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Clothing for a short workout in the middle of the working day
Short answer: Half an hour during your lunch break means getting back to the office without being damp. Choose someth...
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Clothing for running below freezing
Short answer: Dress as if it were five degrees warmer than it actually is. The first ten minutes should feel slightly...
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Clothing for cycling to work without changing
Short answer: Choose a layer you can remove on arrival, and let the base layer move the moisture. The ride takes twen...
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Clothing for group training in a warm studio
Short answer: A room with twenty people heats up and gets damp quickly. Choose something that does not cling when you...
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Clothing for strength training where the bar rests on the body
Short answer: The weight rests directly on shoulders, back and hip. Seams and folds under the bar become pressure poi...
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Clothing for rowing on the machine and on the water
Short answer: Rowing is a gliding motion where the seat rubs against the fabric. Seams at the back are the most commo...
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Clothing for padel, where play is short and intense
Short answer: Padel is short sprints with breaks in between. You heat up quickly and cool down between sets. A layer ...
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What to wear under a gi or martial arts uniform
Short answer: The suit is heavy and closed. The base layer decides whether you can last an hour. Flat, thin and moist...
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