The vertical absorption of a liquid into a porous material by capillary forces.

Dispersing or spreading of moisture or liquid through a given area by capillary action in a material.

Moisture movement. May refer to technical fabrics that "wick" moisture away from the body, to help one stay dry and comfortable during exercise.

The longitudinal flow of a liquid in a wire or cable due to capillary action.

Refers to technical fabrics that move sweat away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric, where it evaporates. Click Here For the Full How-To

The tendency of wood to draw moisture up through its cells by capillary action in the direction of the grain. Back to Top

Refers to clothes that can move sweat away from the skin in order to keep the wearer dry.

The flow and movement of moisture and liquid from the inside of a material to its surface.

Fabric quality which pulls sweat and moisture away from the skin

Wicking materials draw perspiration away from the skin. Once away from the skin perspiration can evaporate without an uncomfortable chilling effect on the body. Comfort is maintained by the skin stayi [..]

A phenomenon in which the surface of a liquid where it contacts a solid is elevated or depressed, because of the relative attraction of the molecules of the liquid for each other and for those of the [..]

The upward movement of water within a material by absorption and capillary action.

The process of migrating copper ions into inuslating material.

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the active absorption of a liquid into a porous material by capillary forces.

"Wicking" refers to the ability of fabric to conduct moisture. Well-designed active undergarments will have the ability to conduct body moisture away from the skin, through the garment, and [..]

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