Leaves have a neat way of getting rid of water vapour. They
have chambers with tiny pores (stomata) that allow water vapour to escape (transpiration).
Have you seen people wearing clothes having almost the same
expertise? Clothes, which are elastic, non-absorbent, weatherproof and
lightweight and fits any form!
Just imagine someone wearing an outfit that removes sweat
from the skin thus keeping it dry and comfortable; regulates heat, keeping
muscles and joints warm without overheating; provides compressive support for
muscles, ligaments and joints; increases blood flow!
Such garments are now available in the market with all those
above-mentioned facilities. It has hollow cavities and tiny raised holes -
just like the stomata, which allow plants to cool themselves and regulate
moisture loss through transpiration.
Not only as a sports fabric or as orthopaedic supports or as
military clothing, general people, who want to lose weight naturally, without
being soaked in sweat while running, are using such garments.
They feel that these breathable fabrics are too good for
daily rough wear and tear. Fabrics like those that Stomatex is used to make all
forms of athletic vests, shorts, back belts and knee supports. Products like
wet suits, surfing wetsuits, survival suits, thermal underwear and warm-up
suits are always in demand around the world.
Nevertheless, how does it work?
It uses a pattern of dome-shaped vapour chambers. Each
chamber has a tiny pore in the centre. While resting, excess body heat and
perspiration rise into the dome-shaped chambers and exit through the tiny pores
at a controlled rate. The chambers contract and stretch with each movement of
the body, causing excess heat and perspiration to be pumped out of the small
pores (This also allows cooler, drier air to enter from the outside).
The unique pumping action of the vapour chambers increases
and decreases with the user's level of physical activity.
Over the years, Neoprene, which has holes punched through
it, was employed in many applications, primarily because until now there has
not been a better alternative. While fabrics like Stomatex have advantages over
traditional Neoprene in certain circumstances, the size and formation of the
holes significantly reduce the insulation value resulting in condensation of
sweat and cooling of the skin. It also causes significant changes in the
material's compressive and elastic qualities.
Now it is really the time to dress in green leaves rather
than in simple clothes.
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