The Hohenstein Institute explains how to measure real textiles' “breathability”

The breathability of a textile, a key feature for sporting and outdoor clothing, is determined by the textile's permeability to water vapor. According to the Hohenstein Institute, customers should not rely too much on advertising claims as many products that are called “breathable,”  are, in fact, not. This is partly ...

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