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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Fabric Science"

What Is Modified Polyester and How It Removes Excess Weight

Modified polyester is standard polyester engineered to remove excess weight and add function, so the base fabric is s... more

How Fabric Blends Balance Softness, Stretch and Recovery

Fabric blends balance softness, stretch and recovery by combining a base fibre that gives structure and durability, u... more

Why Ultra-Light Race Kit Reinforces Only Where It Fails First

Ultra-light race kit reinforces only where it fails first because adding strength everywhere would make the garment h... more

What Makes a Fabric Quick-Dry After a Sweaty Session?

A fabric dries quickly after a sweaty session when it moves moisture to its surface and spreads it over a large area ... more

Why Do Some Seams Chafe and Others Don't?

Some seams chafe and others do not because of where the seam sits, how it is constructed and how much it moves agains... more

How 4-Way Stretch Differs From 2-Way Stretch in Practice

4-way stretch stretches and recovers in all directions, both lengthwise and crosswise, while 2-way stretch only gives... more