The ability of a fiber or fabric to both absorb and evaporate water or perspiration. The wickability of a fabric indicates how effectively it dries.

The property of a fiber that allows water or perspiration to absorb an evaporate.

The ability of a fiber or a fabric to disperse moisture and allow it to pass through to the surface of the fabric, so that evaporation can take place.

The ability of a material to spread moisture out and allow it to pass through a fabric surface so that evaporation can take place.

The property of a fiber that allows moisture to move rapidly along the fiber surface and pass quickly through the fabric.

the ability of a fabric to transfer liquids, usually perspiration, along its fibres and away from the wearer's skin by capillary action.