Running Clothing
Running Clothes
Running clothes are different than “street clothes” because they are manufactured and chemically treated to be moisture wicking. This means to “wick’ away your sweat reducing moisture and friction while increasing comfort. Running clothes are also made of polyester as opposed to cotton or other fabrics. This assists in the clothing not sticking to your skin while you run. Another reason not to wear cotton is that it holds your sweat causing your shirt to increase in weight. This weighs heavy on your shoulders and can make you very uncomfortable.
The importance of wearing proper running shirts and running shorts can not be underestimated. Wicking moisture away from your body helps keep you cooler, increases comfort and speeds up the evaporation process thus keeping you dry. This type of apparel works to keep you warmer in the winter and cooler months and cooler in the summer and warmer months.
Another terrific feature about polyester moisture wicking running clothes is they are extremely lightweight and do not wrinkle. When traveling to a marathon in another city you can roll your running shirts and shorts up, stuff them in a travel bag and they will be wrinkle free upon arrival!
Maintaining your running shorts and shirts is easy. You can wash them on gentle cycle and hang them to dry. Because of their resistance to holding water they dry overnight! This makes for easy care of your running clothes.
Moisture wicking running gear and apparel comes in all varieties. Running socks help wick moisture away from your feet preventing them from getting hot and allowing the moisture to evaporate through the mesh in your running shoe. Moisture wicking running shirts, shorts, pants and tights provide temperature control by keeping you warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot all the while working to keep you dry. There is a direct relationship between climate control, staying dry and being comfortable. By investing in moisture wicking running clothing, gear and equipment you will be a happier runner no matter what your environment.
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