Quick-dry clothing is made from fabrics such as polyester and nylon that absorb little water and dry much faster than cotton. It keeps you lighter and more comfortable when you sweat or get wet.

It moves sweat away from your skin and spreads it across the fabric surface, where it evaporates quickly. The fibres themselves hold very little moisture.

Yes. It keeps you drier during workouts, reduces the heavy, clingy feeling of wet cotton and helps reduce chafing.

Yes. It helps your body cool through evaporation and doesn't stay soaked, which makes it ideal for hot summers and humid cities.

Yes. You can wash it in a sink and it will usually dry overnight, letting you pack fewer clothes.

VYO's performance t-shirts, long sleeve tops, stretch shorts, stretch trousers and women's tees and pants feature quick-dry or rapid moisture transfer properties.

Synthetic fabrics can hold odour, so many VYO quick-dry pieces include an antibacterial treatment to help limit odour-causing bacteria.

They're closely related. Moisture-wicking moves sweat away from the skin; quick-dry means the fabric then dries fast. Most performance fabrics do both.

They're designed for activewear rather than swimwear, but quick-dry shorts work well for beach days and water activities because they dry quickly afterwards.

Yes. Softener coats the fibres and can reduce moisture-wicking and quick-dry performance, so it's best to avoid it.

Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle with a mild liquid detergent, ideally inside out. Skip bleach and fabric softener, since softener can coat performance fibres and reduce moisture-wicking. Line-dry away from direct heat and check the care label on each product.

Yes. VYO's quick-dry pieces have clean, everyday designs and soft finishes, so they work as well for errands and office days as for workouts.