Why do my feet sweat excessively specifically when I wear thin nylon dress socks?
1. Introduction Excessive foot sweating when wearing thin nylon dress socks is caused by the non-porous, hydrophobic nature of synthetic polyamide fibers. Nylon physically traps the heat generated by the foot, signaling the local eccrine sweat glands to produce moisture in an attempt to cool the skin. Because the synthetic fabric cannot absorb or vent … Read more