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adidas Sweat-Wicking Science
Multi-channel fibers pulling sweat right off your skin.
adidas Diagrams show swollen cotton fibers blocking airflow next to breathable polyester threads
Fun Fact
Smelly sweat: Pure sweat is completely odorless; body odor is actually the waste product of bacteria eating the sweat on your skin.
adidas Moisture droplets travel from the water-repelling inner layer to the absorbing outer weave.
Glossary
wicking (noun)
The process of absorbing or drawing off liquid by capillary action. DuPont introduced this capillary technology to sportswear in 1986 with the launch of its Coolmax brand.
The process of absorbing or drawing off liquid by capillary action. DuPont introduced this capillary technology to sportswear in 1986 with the launch of its Coolmax brand.
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What ingredient is infused into sports fabrics to prevent bacteria from causing bad odors?
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Would you wear smelly gear to save water?
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What percentage of its weight in water can cotton absorb, making it heavy during workouts?
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Why does pure human sweat not have any smell when it first leaves the body?
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What physical force allows performance fabrics to pull sweat away from the skin?
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Why is polypropylene often used as the inner layer of double-knit athletic shirts?
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In what year did researchers perfect synthetic sportswear fabrics that mimic capillary action?
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Which fiber shape is engineered into synthetic fabrics to create microscopic channels for sweat?
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How much water weight does polyester absorb compared to cotton?
adidas Dassler Brothers Sneaker Feud
They looked at your shoes before they would say hello
adidas The Aurach River flows between the opposing Adidas and Puma factories.
Fun Fact
Dassler family feud: The brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler were buried at opposite ends of their hometown cemetery to maintain their lifelong rivalry even in death.
adidas Jesse Owens's golden spiked running shoes gleam under warm, dramatic cinematic lighting
Glossary
feud (noun)
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, typically between two families or groups. This conflict between Adolf and Rudolf Dassler permanently divided the German town of Herzogenaurach in 1948.
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, typically between two families or groups. This conflict between Adolf and Rudolf Dassler permanently divided the German town of Herzogenaurach in 1948.
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What was the original name Rudolf Dassler chose for his brand before changing it to Puma?
Gossip
Which vintage sneaker style do you prefer?
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What innovative shoe feature helped West Germany win the 1954 World Cup on a muddy pitch?
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In what year did the Dassler brothers officially split their company into Adidas and Puma?
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Which major sporting event in 1928 marked the first time Dassler shoes were worn by Olympic athletes?
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In which German town did the Dassler brothers start their shoe business, which later split into Adidas and Puma?
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Why did Herzogenaurach earn the nickname 'the town of bent necks'?
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What does the brand name 'Adidas' stand for?
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Which American track star wore Adolf Dassler's spiked shoes during the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
adidas Adidas Screw-In Studs
Twist them in, grip the mud, take the win!
adidas Three parallel leather bands run along the midfoot of a 1954 football boot
Fun Fact
Stud swap: Adi Dassler was officially listed as West Germany's kit manager during the 1954 World Cup.
adidas A vintage Adidas football boot with exchangeable metal studs screwed into the sole.
Glossary
screw-in stud (noun)
A removable, threaded projection on the sole of an athletic shoe used to increase traction. In 1954, Adi Dassler equipped West Germany with these adjustable parts to defeat Hungary on muddy turf.
A removable, threaded projection on the sole of an athletic shoe used to increase traction. In 1954, Adi Dassler equipped West Germany with these adjustable parts to defeat Hungary on muddy turf.
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In which Swiss city was the 1954 World Cup final played?
Gossip
Which classic football boot feature matters most to you?
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Which country did West Germany defeat in the 1954 World Cup final using Adidas boots?
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What material were traditional football boot studs made of before screw-in plastic and metal studs?
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What weather condition in the 1954 World Cup final made Adi Dassler's screw-in studs a game-changer?
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In what year did Adi Dassler register the famous Adidas three stripes trademark?
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Which of the Dassler brothers founded the rival Puma brand?
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What German town became divided by the rivalry between Adidas and Puma?
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What was the original practical purpose of the three stripes on Adidas boots?
adidas The Adidas Samba
We ran across the pitch in the German winter freeze, With suction on our soles we could play with perfect ease.
adidas An illustrated Samba sneaker highlights its suede toe, gold lettering, and gum outsole.
Fun Fact
Samba's name: The iconic shoe was named after the Brazilian dance to market it at the 1950 World Cup.
adidas An isometric render of Adidas Samba, Superstar, and Stan Smith sneakers with precise labels
Glossary
samba (noun)
A Brazilian dance of African origin, characterized by a lively, syncopated rhythm. In 1950, Adidas debuted a specialized football shoe under this name to grip icy German playing fields.
A Brazilian dance of African origin, characterized by a lively, syncopated rhythm. In 1950, Adidas debuted a specialized football shoe under this name to grip icy German playing fields.
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Which British youth subculture popularized the Adidas Samba in the 1970s and 1980s?
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Which classic low-top Adidas shoe looks better today?
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In what decade did the Adidas Samba transition heavily from indoor soccer fields to British football stands?
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Which designer's 2020 collaboration helped spark the modern massive revival of the Adidas Samba?
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Where did the Adidas Samba get its dance-inspired name?
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What is the primary function of the Samba's distinct suede 'T-toe' design?
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What was the original purpose of the Adidas Samba when it was designed in 1949?
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What material is the classic Adidas Samba outsole famously made of?
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Who founded the Adidas brand and personally designed the original Samba shoe?