Moisture Wicking Finish Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Moisture Wicking Finish.
What does it mean?
hydrophilic finish added to synthetic fabric. Working figures for Moisture Wicking Finish normally sit around durability 10-20 washes in mainstream production. Note AATCC 195 before and after washing on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from durability 10-20 washes and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside Moisture Wicking Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside durability 10-20 washes usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
AATCC 195 before and after washing. Keeping reference values for Moisture Wicking Finish lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with AATCC 195 before and after washing, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for Moisture Wicking Finish normally sit around durability 10-20 washes in mainstream production. Note AATCC 195 before and after washing on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside Moisture Wicking Finish, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside durability 10-20 washes usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
