Breathable Fabrics Or Regular Garments?
Leaves have a neat way of getting rid of water vapor. They have chambers with tiny pores (stomata) that allow water vapor to escape (transpiration). Have you seen people wearing clothes with almost the same function? Clothes like these are elastic, non-absorbent, weatherproof, lightweight and fits any form!
Just imagine someone wearing an outfit that removes sweat from the skin keeping it dry and comfortable. It also regulates heat, keeps muscles and joints warm without overheating. It provides compressive support for muscles, ligaments and joints. Additionally, it increases blood flow.
Garments with the above mentioned facilities are now available in the market. It has hollow cavities and tiny, raised holes – just like the stomata. This allows plants to cool themselves and regulate moisture loss through transpiration.
Not only is it exclusively used as orthopedic supports or as military clothing. A lot of people in general use it. Individuals who want to loose weight naturally are an example without being soaked in sweat while running. Breathable fabrics like these are too good for daily rough wear and tear. Products like wet suits, surfing wetsuits, survival suits, thermal underwear and warm-up suits are always in demand round the world.
Nevertheless, how does it work?
It uses a pattern of dome-shaped vapor chambers. Each chamber has a tiny pore in the center. While resting, excess body heat and perspiration rise into the dome-shaped chambers. Which is then exited through the tiny pores at a controlled rate. Chambers contract and stretch with each movement of the body. This results in excess heat and perspiration to be pumped out of the small pores. This also allows cooler, drier air to enter from the outside. The unique pumping action of the vapor chambers increases and decreases with the user’s level of physical activity.
Neoprene which has holes punched through, has been employed in many applications over the years. Because until now there has not been a better alternative. While fabrics like Stomatex have advantages over traditional Neoprene in certain circumstances, the size and formation of the holes significantly reduce the insulation value. This results in condensation of sweat and cooling of the skin. It also causes significant changes in the material’s elastic qualities.
Now it is really the time to dress in green leaves rather than simple clothes.
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