wicking

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Examples

• Meanwhile, hot water can actually melt some of the fibers in next-to-skin fabrics like baselayers, which limits their wicking abilities.

• My new favorite is this cap from Ciele built with wicking recycled fabric on the sides and back and breathable mesh up top.

• Good socks do the opposite, wicking moisture, reducing friction, regulating temperature, and generally staying put.

• I expected this downhill-specific jersey to be thick and stiff, but it’s surprisingly comfortable and airy, thanks to Polartec’s Delta fabric, which is superb at wicking moisture and promoting airflow.

• Important features to look for are impact safety construction, interior adjustment for optimal fit, soft wicking interior lining fabrics.

• The second form is called the “wick” carburetor because the air stream was passed over or through saturated wicking.

• To-night, Hannah, we will measure the candle wicking for we shall be busy the greater part of to-morrow with the dipping.

• The time was towards the close of the Wicking-tide, and the world was becoming hard for simple folk.

• She thrust the wicking into the coals, and on the iron stalk a flame-flower sprang into huge blossom.

• The titmouse took the cotton and would have taken the wicking, I think, if it had not been fastened in too tight for her.