Here’s a look at how moisture-wicking works at the microscopic level.
Do moisture-wicking fabrics work? - Backpacking Light
Flame-retardant Janus ramie fabric with unidirectional liquid transportation, moisture-wicking, and oil/water separation properties - ScienceDirect
Scanning electron microscope images of the silk fabrics: (a), (d)
a) A microscope image of a plain woven monofilament polyester fabric.
Do moisture-wicking fabrics work? - Backpacking Light
How does moisture wicking fabric work? The science of staying dry – VERZUS ALL Apparel
What do You need to Know about Moisture Wicking and Quick Dry Fabric Clothing? - Testex
What Does Moisture-Wicking Mean?
Integrated cooling (i-Cool) textile of heat conduction and sweat transportation for personal perspiration management
Water wicking and evaporating occur simultaneously in a typical
Moisture management and wicking behaviour of textiles
The Science of Moisture-Wicking — Scientifically Better
Absorbency and Wicking Behaviour of Natural Fibre-Based Yarn and Fabric
Sustainable polyethylene fabrics with engineered moisture transport for passive cooling