We wore the skort through an eight-hour gauntlet in downtown city heat: a 45-minute subway transit commute, three hours of seated desk work, an outdoor sidewalk lunch in full sun, and a four-mile walk along exposed pavement.
Moisture control proved immediate and noticeable. Lightweight bottoms often cling uncomfortably to the thighs when perspiration starts. The dry hand-feel of the cotton-linen exterior prevented the garment from sticking to skin surfaces. Heat dispersed readily through the weave.
The real test, however, was the built-in jersey liner. Athletic skorts often rely on heavy, compressive nylon-spandex liners that trap sweat against the groin. Gap chose a whisper-thin modal-cotton knit liner with a 2.5-inch inseam. It prevented inner-thigh friction entirely without generating heat buildup or adding bulk beneath the A-line drape.
