HYROX Intel
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Hyrox Intel — Tagged "Fabric Science"
Polyester vs Polyamide vs Elastane: What Each Fabric Does
Polyester wicks sweat and dries fast, polyamide (nylon) is soft, strong and abrasion-resistant, and elastane provides... more
Why Does Technical Kit Feel Lighter Than Cotton When Soaked?
Technical kit feels lighter than cotton when soaked because synthetic fibres like polyester repel water and hold only... more
Heat-Sealed vs Stitched Pockets: Which Survives HYROX Training?
Heat-sealed pockets survive HYROX training better than plain stitched pockets because they bond the fabric without ne... more
Why Do Seams Fail First on the Sled? The Construction Science
Seams fail first on the sled because the push and pull load the shoulders, back and hem with heavy abrasion and repea... more
Laser-Cut vs Woven Ventilation: Which Keeps You Cooler?
Laser-cut ventilation generally keeps you cooler where it is placed because the openings are larger and precisely tar... more
Why Does Polyester Beat Cotton for HYROX Training?
Polyester beats cotton for HYROX training because it is hydrophobic, so it moves sweat to the surface and dries fast ... more