Sweat-wicking and radiative cooling: can new fabrics make living through extreme heat more bearable?
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/09/sweat-wicking-and-radiative-cooling-can-new-fabrics-make-living-through-extreme-heat-more-bearable
Sweat-wicking and radiative cooling: can new fabrics make living through extreme heat more bearable?
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/09/sweat-wicking-and-radiative-cooling-can-new-fabrics-make-living-through-extreme-heat-more-bearable
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As temperatures keep rising, clothes that help cool us down could really make a difference. New fabrics designed to reflect sunlight and keep us cooler could reduce the need for air conditioning. Could they become a common part of our clothing, and help us adapt to hotter climates?
Yes, once the 2010s nostalgia kicks in, all of the athleisure will be made out of these fabrics instead of the stuff we have now.
The issue is these new fabrics when washed cause microplastics to get in the water supply.