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in the sweltering summer sun. But if the sun’s beating down, covering up with the cap is actually the best way to avoid sunstroke and sunburn. Invest in a cap made from technical fabric that’ll wick sweat away, or grab an old baseball cap and make your own ‘cold

Here's what to look for:Wicking Opt for socks that contain some or all of Lycra, polyester, nylon or wool. These help wick sweat away, keeping the socks, and your feet, dry and comfortable and helping prevent blisters. Stitching Choose flat seams

:Support Your briefs should hold everything firmly in place without being constricting. Wicking The more you sweat, the more likely you are to chafe, so opt for a fabric that moves moisture away from the body, such as polyester, elastane, nylon and Lycra

, and our tester could feel them as she ran. The double-layer fabric wicked sweat away well, even while the tester was wearing a backpack.How It Rated Fit 7 Comfort 7 Bounce 9 Wicking 9 TOTAL 32

.aldi-stores.co.ukFalkeIncludes Raleigh Zip-off Jacket £69,Mika Pullover £65,Athletic Warm L/S Shirt £55We say The base layer, with Falke’s temperature-regulating Outlast material, came in for particular praise from our tester – it felt light, wicked well and stayed warm and dry against

, ride up, itch or any of the other things that many running briefs do. The classic cut provides a full range of motion, they're stretchy, supportive, wicking, and can be worn either with webbed or plain shorts. In fact, I'd say they're something of a

if you have any lumps and bumps they will be hidden away – a change from many of the figure-hugging offerings on sale today. The mix of polyester and elastane means it's wicking and breathable but will also stretch to the shape of your body without

- these beauties have been spotted on scores of elite distance runners in the last few years. Worn post-run, you'll find the soreness and aches of DOMS eased away.Although easy to pull over calves, the socks do stay put. Sweat is wicked away through a clever built

any muscle chill without breaking the bank. A snug fit, it's designed to be worn as the first of three layers, but if you’re not self conscious then it can also be worn alone.Ultra lightweight, moisture-wicking and made with flat-locked seams, it makes