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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Troubleshooting and sewing defects Wicking Moisture wicking Transport of liquid along or through a textile structure by capillary action. Dochtwirkung / Flüssigkeitstransport
Translations
DE Dochtwirkung / Flüssigkeitstransport
FR Effet de mèche
ES Efecto mecha
IT Effetto stoppino
CN 芯吸作用
VN Hiệu ứng thấm hút
Not to be confused with Do not use as a synonym for waterproofness.