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

Fresh sweat doesn’t usually have a strong odour. It’s when the bacteria on your skin react with the sweat that the smell starts.

Workout clothes in synthetic fabric removes the sweat from your body quicker and also get dry quicker. This means less time for the bacteria to do it’s smelly work.