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Cooling Clothing Tech Explained: How Smart Fabrics Beat the Heat
From UV-blocking shirts to phase-change towels, here’s how cooling clothing works in real-world desert conditions.
July 15, 2025
From UV-blocking shirts to phase-change towels, here’s how cooling clothing works in real-world desert conditions.
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