Cotton’s not cool in the heat, says doc

By K.M. BOOPATHY

COTTON clothes are the best for hot weather as they are soft, lightweight, breathable, and soak up sweat. They allow heat to escape the body and keep you cool, right?

Wrong. That may be the common wisdom but when it comes to high-performance sports, it’s not wise at all.

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