| CoolMax is used in a variety of apparel, sports accessories and medical wraps, braces and pads which is made by Invista, which pulls, or “wicks”, moisture away from your skin to the outer layer of the fabric. Because of the larger surface area of the tetra – channel fiber, moisture evaporates quickly. So, you stay dry and comfortable. CoolMax fabric is also highly breathable and easy to care for. |
| Many sportswear manufactures believe if you are going to put your faith on a cycling jersey, you should have faith in Coolmax, the world leader in moisture management. Coolmax transports more moisture than other fabrics typically seen in the sports world, whether they are natural or synthetic. Because of its unique fiber construction, Coolmax moves perspiration quickly to the outside of your bicycle jersey where it evaporates. Thus it keeps you cool and dry supporting optimum performance throughout your ride.Originally Coolmax was developed to meet the demanding needs of top class athletes. Coolmax has been tested with top athletes in Olympic venues such as Barcelona, Atlanta, and Athens. Today it is brought to you by Ascend Sportswear to give your cycling or biking jersey the best performance possible.
Coolmax was developed in 1986 by DuPont Textiles and Invista. The fabrics employ specially-engineered polyester fibers to improve “breathability” compared to natural fibers like cotton. Clothing made from Coolmax is primarily intended to be worn during exertion, sweat can evaporate quickly so the wearer is kept dry. Other useful properties include resistance to fading, shrinking and wrinkling. Additionally, Coolmax is used as a mattress cover. |
Why choose COOLMAX fabric? For the simple reason of staying dry and comfortable when you start to perspire. Sweating is one of the body’s natural mechanisms to stay cool. Engineered with special technology to wick moisture and enhance drying, COOLMAX fabric helps you stay dry and energized – exactly what you need to feel comfortable not only during the day, but also through your toughest workouts.
How it works
- COOLMAX® fabric pulls moisture away from your skin.
- COOLMAX® fabric absorbs and spreads moisture out across fabric to enhance evaporative drying rate.
- Air moves in to keep your body cool and dry.
Breathability – The performance of COOLMAX® fabric is inherent in the structure itself. The specially engineered fibers allow fabric designers to create high-performance fabrics that are soft, breathable, and moisture wicking.
Easy care – Garments made with COOLMAX® fabric are machine washable and dryable. However, fabric softener and chlorine bleach should not be used. Some garments may require special care because of the style, not the fabric. It is best to read the care label inside the garment.
Energy saving – COOLMAX® fabric is so quick drying that you actually reduce dryer use! Just hang wet clothes and be amazed at how fast they dry. Great for traveling, too!
Year-round comfort – In cold weather, COOLMAX® fabric is a great first layer, especially during high aerobic activities. It keeps chill-inducing perspiration away from your skin and moves it to the outer layers for evaporation. You stay warm when your body is dry.
