Introduction

Comfort properties of textiles are extremely important. It is sometimes more important than the aesthetic properties when the garments are next to skin. Among all the comfort properties, good absorption and easy drying is one of the major requirements. When we do some physical work, we sweat. Garments, which are next to skin, should absorb this sweat quickly and transport it to the outer surface of the garment. From the outer surface, sweat (or water to be precise) should be evaporated quickly to keep the body dry and cool. All these desired phenomena come under one technical term, called moisture management. It is clear that absorption of water and its transport to different parts of textiles followed by its evaporation is the major requirement. Transport of water to different parts of fabric is called wicking.

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