If synthetic materials are known to hold onto oils and odors, why are they used for most workout clothes instead of cotton?

Question

If synthetic materials are known to hold onto oils and odors, why are they used for most workout clothes instead of cotton?

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Answer 1

A. Everything to do with whatever makes the most money.

B. Have you ever been heavily sweating in thick cotton fabric – it’s awful.
No doubt if cashmere and the “exercise market” worked out (proud word play), everyone who could afford it would be wearing cashmere shorts bras and running in cashmere pants. They don’t.
Or I dunno, am I wrong? Is this a thing?