The nature of the fabrics is also frequently misunderstood. Moisture transport is not necessarily a property of the microfiber polyester from which technical fabrics tend to be made. Moisture transport is a property of the construction of the fabric, not the inherent composition of microfiber. Since moisture transport is not a property of the thread but is an engineered construction, it can be incorporated into blended materials to meet a specific function. For example, Gardiner said, a moisture wicking poly-microfiber garment may seem like a good idea for a chef or line cook as he or she will need to stay cool but polyester wouldn’t be a good choice for such an application because it is not as flame resistant as other fabrics and tends to retain odors.
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