Sweat. It’s par for the course when you’re putting out hardcore effort. Sweat gets rid of toxins, cools the body and cleans pores. It does a body good but we don’t want it hanging around — especially if we’re planning on cycling to work.

Enter performance fabrics. Wicking away sweat is just the beginning of what “smart garments” do to promote cleanliness, comfort and protection. Apparel that is also functional is in hot demand. These expertly merged fabrics and features juggle style, fit and feel while tackling specific tasks:

• Blocking ultraviolet rays
• Wicking moisture
• Resisting dirt, oil, flames, wind, heat, odor and bacteria
• Maintaining temperature
• Preventing wrinkles, snags or pilling
• Promoting safety, with features such as reflective strips

Performance fabrics aren’t just for activewear but also for workwear — from factory lines to corporate offices. Check out just a few different ways our clothes perform:

Sport-Tek® Posicharge® Racermesh™ Polos (ST640): Lose the Sweat, Keep the Color

This stylish polo’s ultra-fine racermesh fabric serves up comfort and breathability while wicking away moisture. The icing on the cake — its Posicharge technology locks in colors to prevent bleeding and fading to preserve screen printed artwork and logos. This value-priced polo comes in ladies and youth sizes, too. Score!

Port Authority® SuperPro™ Oxford (S658 & L658): This Sturdy Button-Down Cleans Up

Stains happen, but they don’t have to stick. This smart shirt’s “secret sauce” is technology that not only repels stains — it releases them. Those in the food service industry will especially appreciate how this wrinkle-resistant shirt stays stain-free and looking sharp all day long. Bonus: it’s soft, too!

OGIO® Endurance Pulse (OE320 & LOE320): Going the Distance

It’s a runner’s dream — a comfy shirt that stays dry as you put it through its paces. OGIO® has built a reputation for serious performance and this shirt is no different. Their Reflective Pulse Crew features reflective details for safety, too. No excuses; nighttime runs, empowered!

Today’s active lifestyles demand we get endurance, versatility and style out of our clothing, from dawn till dusk. Performance fabrics work hard, play harder and clean up afterward.