Polyamide vs. Cotton — What's Best for the Tropics?
When you're gearing up for tropical environments, choosing the right fabric for your Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) can mean the difference between comfort and misery. The hot, humid, and often unforgiving conditions of the tropics place extreme demands on what you wear. Both natural and synthetic materials come with unique advantages and drawbacks. But which one truly holds up in the jungle?