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It's durable, lightweight, breathable and the basis of Nike Dri-FIT technology. - Nylon offers stretch and breathability, polypropylene adds thermal insulation for cold-weather gear and merino wool wicks moisture while keeping you warm. - Finer fibres create more micro-channels for sweat transport, which is why advanced synthetic fabrics outperform basic materials. - Wash moisture-wicking tops inside out in cold water and skip the fabric softener to preserve performance. - No-sweat fabrics like those found in Nike Universa apparel represent an evolution of moisture wicking in which sweat is absorbed and then evaporated so that it becomes less visible on the clothing. ## What Is Moisture-Wicking Fabric? [Moisture-wicking](https://www.nike.com/a/moisture-wicking-shirts) fabric is any textile engineered to transport perspiration away from the skin to the outer surface of the garment, where it can evaporate. 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When building a [workout outfit](https://www.nike.com/a/what-to-wear-to-gym), look for Dri-FIT or similar wicking technology in every [layer](https://www.nike.com/a/how-to-layer-clothes), from your base layer to your outermost piece. ## No-Sweat Apparel: Nike Stealth Evaporation Technology Standard moisture-wicking fabric pulls sweat away from your skin, but you can still see wet marks on the outside of the garment. If you've ever wanted true no-sweat apparel—clothes that look dry while you're working hard—Nike Stealth Evaporation Technology delivers. It uses a double-knit spacer construction with two different yarn treatments working together. The back yarn (closest to your skin) is hydrophilic, meaning it actively absorbs sweat and wicks it away from the body. The face yarn (the outer layer you see) is hydrophobic, allowing moisture vapour to pass through and evaporate while reducing the appearance of sweat on the garment's surface. The result: you stay dry and your clothes look dry, even during high-sweat training sessions. For anyone searching for no-sweat workout clothes, Stealth Evaporation is the closest thing to it. You'll find the technology in [Nike Universa tops, bras and leggings](https://www.nike.com/w/universa-9sh3f), built for strength and conditioning, HIIT and any other high-sweat workouts. ## Moisture-Wicking FAQs What does moisture wicking mean? Moisture wicking refers to fabric engineered to transport perspiration away from the skin to the outer surface of the textile, where it can evaporate. Wicking garments use a process called capillary action, wherein the synthetic fibres act as tiny channels that pull moisture outwards through surface tension. Once the sweat reaches the exterior of the fabric, it spreads across a larger area and evaporates faster than it would from your skin. This keeps you feeling dry, light and cool, even during high-intensity exercise What is Nike Dri-FIT and how does it work? Nike Dri-FIT is a sweat-wicking technology designed to help keep you dry while you're working out. What is Nike Stealth Evaporation Technology? Nike Stealth Evaporation Technology utilises two different yarn treatments to help keep you dry and also appear dry during high-sweat training sessions. Is there workout clothing that doesn't show sweat marks? 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