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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Fabric Science"

What 2 Race Seasons of Testing Teaches About Fabric Failure

Two race seasons of testing teach that fabric fails predictably, at the seams before the panels, at friction points b... more

How Fabric Choice Affects Chafe Over 8 Kilometres of Running

Fabric choice affects chafe over 8 kilometres of HYROX running because chafe is caused by repeated friction, made wor... more

The Real Reason Technical Kit Costs More Than Cotton

Technical kit costs more than cotton because it is engineered rather than just cut and sewn: performance synthetics, ... more

Why Seamless Construction Helps Under Load

Seamless construction helps under load because it removes the raised stitched joins that dig in, chafe and become fai... more

How Fabric Recovery Determines Whether Kit Keeps Its Shape

Fabric recovery determines whether kit keeps its shape because recovery is the fabric's ability to return to its orig... more

Why Do Barbell and Sled Contact Points Need Different Seams?

Barbell and sled contact points need different seams because they stress kit in different ways: a barbell across the ... more