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Is Tweed Good for Excessive Sweating?

A compromise — #18 of 31
Tweed ranks #18 of 31 fabrics for excessive sweating. It is a middling fabric for this. Ranked on breathability and moisture handling, penalised for weight. The top pick is Merino.

Tweed at a glance

Breathability 50 · Moisture 14% · Warmth 82 · 350 gsm · Packability 50 · Wrinkle resistance 78

Tweed measures 50/100 for breathability, 14% moisture regain, 82/100 warmth, at 350 gsm. For excessive sweating, modest breathability and strong moisture absorption decide comfort — and its higher warmth risks trapping heat against the skin.

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