The Sweat Management Project – a joint undertaking by EMPA (St. Gallen), Armasiusse (Bern) and Christian Eschler AG – shows the importance of using different layers.

1. Active base layer: A functional base layer worn next to the skin is responsible for the most important function, i.e. making sure that the body is sufficiently cooled during sports activities. This is achieved by ensuring that moisture is absorbed and redistributed, with excess moisture being wicked away from the skin to the next layer of clothing – the middle layer.

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