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Follow on Google News | Perspiration Effect and Sports ClothingAmbitious runners know one thing for sure: Functional clothing is essential for improved wearing comfort and to achieve the best possible performance. It has to be thin, light and breathable.
By: Omron Healthcare Benefit of perspiration during exercising Even though it is perceived to be annoying, sweating during physical activity is by no means an unnecessary side effect. The opposite is the case: Evaporation of liquid is both a necessary and effective cooling process for the overheated athlete. During sports, 80 percent of the developing heat is emitted as sweat over the body’s surface. Only 20 percent is directly used towards performance. Good-quality functional clothing has an efficient perspiration system, in order to ensure that athletes are not hindered by wet clothes that stick to the body, as that would have negative effects on both wearing comfort and health. Particularly during cold and windy weather, a lack of perspiration can lead to slight hypothermia. Studies prove: Functional wear necessary during high physical strain Current scientific studies in the department “Function and Care” at the Hohenstein Institutes in Germany examine several sports fabrics in regard to their effect. In order to characterise the perspiration capacity, the so-called ‘skin model’ simulates different degrees of sweating. The data analysis proves the dependency on the clothing’s quality and comfort. Material that is impermeable to sweat can negatively influence the athlete’s performance. But thermo-physiologically optimised clothing adjusts to the different requirements. Fabrics that transport liquid away from the body particularly effectively are used especially at body parts which produce more sweat. Warmth-isolating materials protect other parts from hypothermia. Thereby, functional clothing supports ambitious athletes with reaching their goals in sports. “Layering” Officially introduced by the clothing industry in 1987, the “layering” Inner layer crucial for perspiration Functional underwear as inner layer has an essential role within the perspiration mechanism of the layer principle. It is supposed to transport liquid away from the skin to improve wearing comfort and prevent hypothermia, especially during the cold seasons. Underwear made of synthetic microfibre (e.g. polyester or polypropylene) Read further information and articles all about healthy and active running at www.myjogstyle.com. Publication free of charge. Specimen copy requested. About Omron Healthcare Committed to improving people’s lives, OMRON Healthcare provides clinically proven, innovative medical equipment for health monitoring and therapy. Our product portfolio includes blood pressure monitors, respiratory therapy devices, electronic fever thermometers and activity monitors as well as body composition monitors and professional medical devices. OMRON Healthcare Group is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. OMRON Healthcare Europe B.V. is the healthcare division for Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa, and provides service to customers in more than 60 countries through a powerful distribution network. For more information, please visit www.omron-healthcare.com. Contact for product enquiries: OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Marco Buhr Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Email: Marco_ Mobile: +31 (0) 615 95 08 26 Press agency Team Werbelabel Roermonder Straße 279 41068 Mönchengladbach Tel: 0049 (0)2161/304 - 1183 Fax: 0049 (0)2161/304 – 1540 Mail: presse@werbelabel.de URL: www.werbelabel.de End
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