I traditionally wear cotton t-shirts and shorts to run. Whats the best type of fabric for running or exercise clothing?
A. For years, cotton was considered the best fabric to wear while exercising. However, with recent advances in fabric technology, cotton is no longer the recommended option. Compared to most technical fabrics, cotton retains perspiration, which leads to chaffing and blistering. Fabrics like Coolmax, DryFit, or ClimaLite pull moisture from your skin and allow it to evaporate. These fabrics better regulate your body temperature to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter and they minimize chronic chafing or blistering. Plus, theyre now available in everything from running tops to hats and socks. Q. What about running outside during the winter? I often feel like I over-dress. A. Piling on sweatshirts and long underwear is not the answer. Instead, use technical fabrics that can both trap the heat your body generates and wick moisture away from your skin. With these fabrics you can wear less and be warm. Granted, you may feel a little colder when you step out the doorbut youll fee
