Absorbency is used to describe the ability of a fabric to take in moisture – a very important property, which affects many other characteristics such as skin comfort, static build–up, shrinkage, water repellency and wrinkle recovery.

What is the meaning of absorbency?

: the quality or state of being able to draw in or soak up. absorbency. noun.

What is Fibre absorbency?

A measure of how much amount of water a fabric can absorb. The ability of a fiber to absorb water. The ability of a bone dry fiber to absorb moisture is called moisture regain. Some fibers adsorb moisture, that is, the water is held on the surface of the fiber, instead of being taking into the fiber.