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Is Polypropylene Good for Odour Resistance?

Not recommended — #28 of 31
Polypropylene ranks #28 of 31 fabrics for odour resistance. It is a poor fabric for this. Ranked with a wool-family bonus plus breathability and moisture management. The top pick is Merino.

Polypropylene at a glance

Breathability 40 · Moisture 0% · Warmth 40 · 120 gsm · Packability 98 · Wrinkle resistance 92

Polypropylene measures 40/100 for breathability, 0% moisture regain, 40/100 warmth, at 120 gsm. Wool fibres lead here: Polypropylene is not a wool fibre, so it leans on breathability alone.

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