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Nick Schulz is the Editor of Tech Central Station and has worked in media circles and the ideas industry as a writer, editor, television producer and policy analyst. His writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Slate, The National Post of Canada, The Baltimore Sun, Investor's Business Daily, The Washington Times, National Review, Reason, Policy Review, and several other publications. He is also, it should be said, a rabid sports fan whose fandom is inversely proportional to his overall athletic ability.
1. 'Card on September 18, 2005 12:05 PM writes...
Great article, and I appreciate the info.
One point I'd like to add though is that 'performance apparel' wasn't originally designed with summer athletics in mind - although I realize that's how companies are marketing it now. The whole concept of wicking moisture away from your skin was developed by and for people who engage in physical activity when it's cold outside.
Having moisture from sweat on your skin when it's cold isn't just a matter of comfort, it can be a matter of life or death.
Speaking as someone who does a lot of late-season deer hunting in sub-freezing conditions, I can tell you that the twin recent developments of moisture-wicking and waterproof/breathable fabrics (like Gore-tex) have completely revolutionized outdoor activities in the winter.
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