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    IT’S A MATERIAL WORLD

    Jan 30, 2019 3 minutes
    WORDS_ DAN SLATER

    SUMMER is well and truly here and with it, courtesy of global climate change, the latest rise in an upward temperature spiral that is sure to spell increasing discomfort for outdoor enthusiasts. In such an environment, fabrics that wick away perspiration and cool the skin are becoming ever more necessary. Fortunately, Great Walks has prepared this handy guide to help consumers understand which textiles, both natural and synthetic, to rely on during this season’s sweltering sweat-fest.

    Natural Fibres

    Many avid bushwalkers insist that one can’t go past natural fibres to help

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