acting to move moisture by capillary action from the inside to the surface
wicking fabric
wicking in American English
(ˈwɪkɪŋ)
noun
material for wicks
Word origin
[1840–50; wick1 + -ing1]This word is first recorded in the period 1840–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bypass, creationism, sensationalism, set piece, striation-ing is a suffix of nouns formed from verbs, expressing the action of the verb or itsresult, product, material, etc. (the art of building; a new building; cotton wadding). It is also used to form nouns from words other than verbs (offing; shirting). Verbal nouns ending in -ing are often used attributively (the printing trade) and in forming compounds (drinking song). In some compounds (sewing machine), the first element might reasonably be regarded as the participial adjective, -ing, the compound thus meaning “a machine that sews,” but it is commonly taken as a verbalnoun, the compound being explained as “a machine for sewing”
Examples of 'wicking' in a sentence
wicking
It features superb moisture-wicking fabrics and padded non-slip straps.
The Sun (2013)
They've got all the warmth of wool with extra sweat-wicking properties.
The Sun (2013)
The sheets, duvet cover and pillowcases are made from moisture-wicking organic eucalyptus and cotton.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Keep toes well-padded and protected from blisters in these snug sweat-wicking socks.
The Sun (2014)
It also boasts thermal reflectivity for bonus warmth and as well as a wicking waistband and gusset.
The Sun (2012)
Its polyamide/spandex blend enables fast moisture-wicking when things heat up and it has a four-way stretch for improved movement.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But the real ace is the three-layer, moisture-wicking lining that keeps you dry inside and out.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What exactly is 'moisture-wicking fabric'?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It has developed lightweight, stretchy and sweat-wicking fabrics that provide support but are also light and breathable.