How to choose fabrics suitable for outdoor sports?

In outdoor sports, choosing the right fabric is very important,because it can provide protection, comfort, waterproofing, breathability, and other functions, making your outdoor activities smoother and more comfortable. But how to choose fabrics suitable for outdoor sports? The following will be introduced from three aspects: fabric type, fabric performance, and application scenarios.

1、 Outdoor sports fabric type

1. Natural fiber: refers to fibers made from raw materials extracted from plants or animals, commonly including cotton, linen, silk, wool, etc. The advantages of these fibers are softness and comfort, good breathability, but they cannot withstand friction, have strong water absorption and moisture absorption, slow drying, and are prone to wrinkling.

2. Synthetic fiber: refers to man-made fiber, commonly including polyester, nylon, vinylon, etc. The advantages of these fibers are friction resistance, wrinkle resistance, quick drying, waterproofing, wind resistance, and wear resistance, but the disadvantage is poor breathability.

3. Mixed fibers: Refers to the mixture of two or more fibers, commonly including cotton polyester, polyester cotton, polyester hemp, etc. The advantage of mixed fiber is that it has both the advantages of natural fiber and synthetic fiber, while reducing the disadvantages of various fibers.

2、 Outdoor sports fabric performance

1. Breathability: Breathability is a very important performance in outdoor sports, which can quickly expel sweat and moisture, and keep the body dry. Common breathable fabrics include various breathable membranes and breathable coating fabrics.

2. Waterproofness: Waterproofness is another important performance in outdoor sports, which can prevent water from seeping into the interior of clothes and keep the body dry. Common waterproof fabrics include various waterproof membranes and waterproof coating fabrics.

3. Wear resistance: Wear resistance refers to the ability of the fabric to withstand external friction and impact without abrasion and fracture. Common wear-resistant fabrics include nylon, polyester, etc.

4. Comfort: Comfort refers to the ability of fabrics to provide sufficient comfort and protection, allowing athletes to move freely without being constrained. Comfortable fabrics include cotton, wool, mixed fibers, etc.

3、 Application Scenario

1. Hiking: choose fabrics with good ventilation, wind and water resistance, wear resistance and durability, such as polyester fabric, nylon fabric, Gordes fabric, etc.

2. Cycling: Choose lightweight, breathable, comfortable, soft, smooth, wear-resistant and durable fabrics. Such as polyester fabrics, elastic fiber fabrics, etc.

3. Skiing: choose windproof, waterproof, warm, breathable and lightweight fabrics, such as Gordes fabric, Vero fiber fabric, etc.

4. Fishing: Choose fabrics that are waterproof, windproof, and warm, such as nylon fabrics, cotton and linen mixed fabrics, etc.

In short, when selecting fabrics suitable for outdoor sports, it is important to consider specific application scenarios, fabric performance, and materials to find the most suitable fabric for oneself and improve the experience and safety of outdoor sports.