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What is "Moisture Transport" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 29-May-2023 (5 months, 30 days ago)
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Moisture Transport
The movement of water from one side of a fabric to the other, caused by capillary action, wicking, chemical or electrostatic action.

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