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Home arrow ANSI FAQ's arrow Polyester is hotter than cotton, is there another option
 
Polyester is hotter than cotton, is there another option
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Everyone loves the feel of cotton tees, and many of us have experienced bad polyester.  Poor quality polyester is very heavy, with no wicking characteristics to pull moisture away from the body.  The last few years have had an explosion of high quality performance fabrics for athletes.  Companies such as Nike and Under Armour have revolutionized how we see polyester.  These same improvements make polyester a great option for ANSI compliant tees and other workwear.  For cotton garments, a sign of quality was a heavy feel (ie Beefy Tees) - often 6.2 ounces.  For polyester garments, the inverse is true, with leading manufacturers producing micromesh garments as light as 3.7 ounces.
 
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