Moisture wicking fabric is not just for the gym anymore!  In fact, it is now being incorporated into uniforms and the type of apparel that one would use in their everyday work routine.  Moisture wicking fabric is a type of fabric that is most commonly used in exercise apparel and sportswear because the fabric is designed to pull moisture away from the skin.  As such, the fabric draws sweat and perspiration off of the skin and out to the exterior of the fabric. It is much easier for the moisture to evaporate on the surface of the fabric than when it is trapped between your clothing and your skin. Moisture wicking fabric is popular in the manufacturing of workout clothes because it keeps people comfortable while they are exercising. However, moisture wicking fabric is now used regularly in the manufacture of industrial work uniforms, public safety uniforms, such as fire rescue and law enforcement and medical uniforms for workers who need to look professional and put-together even in hot and humid conditions.

In addition to keeping workers comfortable while they are performing their duties, moisture wicking fabric can also be important in the prevention of hypothermia. When people work outdoors in cold weather or engage in winter shifts, they have to wear warm clothing, often in layers. Once they begin working, however, their bodies heat up and they may begin to perspire. In low temperatures, it can be dangerous for sweat to collect on the skin.

If, when the worker begins to slow down, the perspiration cools or even freezes on their skin, the worker can become very cold very quickly. Imagine, for example, wearing a soaking wet undershirt in below-freezing temperatures. Not only would it be very uncomfortable, but it could also cause serious illness, even death. When moisture wicking fabric pulls the sweat to the surface of the uniform, this problem is drastically reduced.

There are many different kinds of uniforms that are made out of moisture wicking fabric. There are even undergarments such as athletic bras that are made out of moisture wicking fabric. Long-sleeved shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, mechanic shirts, chef coats, scrubs and undershirts can all be found in moisture wicking fabric. Pants such as work pants, scrubs pants, and tactical pants area also made in moisture wicking fabrics. There are also industrial coveralls, jackets, and fleeces that are made out of moisture wicking fabric.

These sorts of uniforms are often more expensive that uniforms made out of more common fabrics. This is because of the technology that goes in to creating fabric that can pull moisture away from the skin. However, they are not prohibitively expensive and are crucial for those workers that are exposed to the elements and tend to put in a hard days work.

At All Uniform Wear, we provide you with the latest in fabric technology for your uniforms, at the lowest prices.  Please contact us for more information on these types of uniforms or simply visit any of 22 conveniently located retail stores throughout the State of Florida.