What material is the fabric for quick drying clothes?

What material is the fabric for quick drying clothes?

 

 

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Summer sports and outdoor travel make everyone afraid of sweat getting wet and clothes sticking to their bodies, which can be stuffy and uncomfortable. However, quick drying clothes have become a must-have item due to their advantage of "quickly sweating and keeping dry". But many people wonder, what material is the quick drying fabric and why can it achieve fast drying? In fact, the core advantage of quick drying clothes relies entirely on fabric support. The mainstream material is mainly synthetic fiber, combined with special craftsmanship design, not a single material. Today, in plain language, we will explain the mystery of quick drying clothes fabric and help you choose without stepping on pitfalls.

 

 

Polyester fiber (polyester)

 

The most mainstream and common material accounts for over 60%. The molecular structure of this fabric has extremely strong hydrophobicity, with a self moisture absorption rate of only 0.4%. It does not lock in sweat like cotton fabric, but can quickly transfer sweat from the skin surface to the outer layer of the fabric through capillary effect, and then accelerate drying by expanding the evaporation area. Usually, more than 90% of moisture can be evaporated in 30 minutes. It has high cost-effectiveness, wear resistance and wrinkle resistance, and is the material for entry-level quick drying clothes. However, pure polyester fiber has average skin affinity and is prone to static electricity in dry environments. Long term sweating may cause a slight stuffiness.

 

 

The mainstream material is nylon (nylon)

 

 

Upgraded skin friendly material, commonly used in mid to high end quick drying clothes.

 

Its moisture absorption rate is 9 times that of polyester fiber, which can absorb sweat on the skin surface faster, avoiding stickiness. At the same time, its wear resistance is 4 times that of polyester fiber, making it suitable for complex outdoor off-road, mountain climbing and other scenarios, especially for splicing in easily worn parts.

 

 

It is worth mentioning that the cooling nylon will add jade powder or mica particles, with a cooling coefficient of over 0.3 when in contact. It can instantly cool 3-5 ℃ when applied to the skin, making it particularly refreshing to wear in summer.

 

 

Polypropylene (PP)

 

Polypropylene is an extremely hydrophobic lightweight material with almost zero moisture absorption and the fastest drying speed. It is commonly used in professional sports underwear or swimsuits, but it is prone to static electricity and has low popularity.

 

 

blended fabric

 

Blended fabrics are mostly a combination of "polyester fiber+nylon+spandex", which can retain the core properties of quick drying, increase the elasticity and skin friendliness of the fabric, solve the stiffness and static problems of pure synthetic fibers, and balance comfort and functionality.

 

 

When choosing quick drying clothes, don't just look at the material, but also identify the national standard certification (GB/T 21655 series) to avoid the trap of "fake quick drying". Poor quality quick drying clothes often rely on soaking with additives to achieve quick drying, and their performance will significantly deteriorate after washing more than ten times. On the other hand, high-quality quick drying clothes will use the original yarn technology to inject quick drying factors during the yarn production stage, making them more durable.