Moisture Managing Shirts and Clothing

DRIFIRE offers superior moisture management capabilities, with the optimum combination of wicking and fast-drying.

• Utilizing the patented, dri-release® technology, DRIFIRE® provides the optimum combination of wicking and fast-drying.
• dri-release® draws perspiration away from the skin faster than 100% cotton and other performance fabrics and spreads moisture throughout the fabric, which allows airflow to evaporate moisture more effectively.
• When the user is done sweating, the DRIFIRE fast-dry feature removes the residual moisture rapidly, maintaining comfort and preventing chills.
  
• DRIFIRE’s natural performance exceeds all accepted military and commercial wicking standards, easily matching the capabilities of treated polyester or cotton.
  
• Unlike our competitors however, DRIFIRE actively manages moisture with a combination of wicking and fast-drying to keep you cooler and drier.

DRIFIRE's remarkable wicking and drying capabilities are made possible by a hydrophilic (water-seeking) fiber known as lyocell. While you may not recognize that term, you may know the brand name by which a leading form of lyocell fiber is marketed -- Tencel®. It is manufactured for us by Lenzig, Inc.

From 10% to 15% of the patented DRIFIRE blend consists of this fiber product which is made from wood pulp cellulose. It is this natural ever-thirsty substance, and a new-age manufacturing process developed by Lenzig called nano-fibril technology, that results in DRIFIRE garments with moisture management (MM) benefits rivaling anything on the market today from any source.

The first-ever cellulose fiber to use this nano technology, the finished Tencel fabric upon close examination reveals a controlled and consistently regular arrangement of nanofibrils. This takes the natural absorption qualities of wood pulp cellulose to a whole new level. Tencel, for example, is 50% more absorbent than cotton.

But optimized moisture transport and its even distribution for accelerated drying are factors, too. They are important not only to moisture management, but to comfort and skin hygiene as well. Again, the nano-fibril technology makes the difference. Moisture transport as a result of nano technology used to manufacture Tencel sets a new moisture management benchmark., especially in contrast to synthetic fibers, with reduced wicking properties. In fact, synthetic fibers cannot absorb moisture into the inside of the fiber. In tests against polyester, cotton and wool, Tencel features the highest moisture absorption-rate.

The result of this is a DRIFIRE fabric blend that quickly, evenly and persistently spreads moisture in the highest possible volumes throughout the whole garment. This, in turn, maximizes the surface area for airflow which is the most essential element in the fastest evaporation possible. In combination, this wicking and absorbtion, moisture transfer and distribution all work together to keep you cool during activity and then quickly reduce residual moisture during inactive phases. Comfort is maintained; chills are prevented while at rest; your performance is enhanced.

Well known for its absorptive properties, and widely used in premium garments from leading brands like Tommy Bahama and Patagonia, lyocell fibers are soft, very strong when wet or dry, and resistant to wrinkles.