I find that the synthetic material used for all referee gear, mixed with sweat,tend to smell worse than any natural fabric. I have never had a problem with body odor, during athletic activity, until I started officiating. My wife pointed out that it's only when I wear poly/rayon/spandex blends.
Unfortunately, I can't imagine how cotton would stand up to the frequency that our gear needs to be laundered. It's a smelly problem, but I don't think it's going to go away.
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Calling it both ways...since 1999
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