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?

In: 669

Answer 1

Because they’re better at pulling away moisture from your body they keep you cooler when you sweat. Holding on to odors and oils isn’t really a concern when you just wash them anyway. It’s far more important to be able to cool efficiently. Cottton just absorbs sweat and inhibits evaporation.