Why the body sweats and what clothing has to do with it

Short answer: Sweat is the body's cooling system. Evaporation removes heat from the skin. Clothing that prevents evaporation stops the sweat from working and you get hotter.

Evaporation is what cools

Sweat that stays on the skin does not cool. It has to evaporate. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

Dense fabric stops the process

If the fabric is waterproof or clinging, the sweat cannot evaporate. See bamboo clothing for men.

A layer that moves moisture helps

The moisture is moved into the fabric where it can evaporate from a larger area. See bamboo underwear for men.

The feet sweat the most

The foot has the most sweat glands per square centimetre of the whole body. See bamboo socks for men.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you sweat?

Because evaporation removes heat from the skin. Sweating is how the body cools itself.

Can clothing prevent the cooling?

Yes. If the fabric is dense or clinging, the sweat cannot evaporate and the cooling effect is lost.

Where do you sweat most?

On the feet, measured per square centimetre. The foot has the most sweat glands of the whole body.