Active Ingredients in Playwear? No Sweat!

Parents understand that active children are best outfitted in playwear. They want comfortable, care-free clothing that will hold up to daily adventures and occasional mishaps. However, children also sweat. Perspiration retained by clothing can be uncomfortable and lead heat-related conditions, including heat exhaustion. As children are more sensitive to these conditions, breathable fabrics become important. The Giggle Guide^® spotlights a few manufacturers that use special sweat wicking materials – Agoo Apparel, Outside Baby, and Engel Natur.

Agoo^® Helps Protect Active Kids

Agoo Apparel is a multi-faceted clothing company which promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for children. Their focus is primarily on children’s athletic wear. The playful child has a special need for clothes that fit well and endure running, jumping, crawling and climbing. Agoo knows kids are meant to “Stay out and Play^®,” which is why they developed the perfect fabric to allow kids to play outside longer.

The material used by Agoo Apparel contains wick-away fiber to absorb moisture and sweat from a child’s skin to prevent the body from over-heating. With anti-bacterial properties and a 50+ UV protective finish, the child’s skin is protected from damage caused by harmful bacteria and UV rays. Agoo’s play wear also contains a stain-resistant component to make sure that the clothes are spotless right after every wash.

For more information, visit www.agoo4u.com

Outside Baby Keeps Playful Kids Comfortable

Based in Hood River, Oregon, Outside Baby is an apparel company that produces clothing, blankets and backpacks for outdoor family activities. The product line takes inspiration from the visit-worthy mountains and parks that are unique to Oregon. With clothes for children ages 0 to 6, Outside Baby makes sure that kids are geared up and ready for outdoor fun.

Utilizing windproof fleeces and Merino wool with water-repellent finish, Outside Baby has children’s technical play wear down pat. Each product is ergonomically designed to provide functionality and comfort. The windproof fleece jackets of Outside Baby can wick away sweat while kids play outside and can also keep them warm during winter games. Children cannot maintain body temperature as efficiently as adults, thus they are more susceptible to heat strokes and chills. Outside Baby’s clothing helps children maintain proper thermoregulation by keeping them dry and warm.

For more information, visit outsidebaby.com

Engel Natur Helps Kids Become One with Nature

Engel Natur shares its love for Mother Nature and promotes eco-friendliness with its infants’ and children’s apparel made from organic and all-natural materials. The dyes used for the fabric are free from harmful metals and AZO compounds. The material does not undergo chemical finishing which can cause harm to the environment. Virtually all agents used in manufacturing Engel Natur’s products are bio-degradable to help prevent pollution.

Engel Natur’s clothes efficiently absorb sweat from children’s skin and keep them dry. Merino virgin wool has warmth retention properties and promotes skin respiration to provide comfort. Cotton is soft yet durable, which provides gentleness to children’s skin and long-lasting durability. Silk has the capacity to cool skin during summer and provide warmth in the winter with its thermoregulation properties. Because the materials used are organic and hypoallergenic, these products curb parents’ worries about allergies and skin irritation. Perfect for both staying indoors and playing outdoors.

For more information, visit www.engel-natur.de