The women's Elite chamois pad has a fabric surface developed for to wick perspiration, and quickly evaporate moisture. The Elite Pad has natural antibacterial properties from silver ions are knitted into the yarn that prevent odor and pad breakdown. Long distance cyclists need to avoid bacterial to prevent saddle sores and abrasion problems. The fabric has a knitted in carbon yarn that dissipates the static electricity to: improve muscle performance, enhance blood circulation and even the distribution of heat. The antibacterial finish is guaranteed permanent. The shock absorption comes from an air mesh gel that is created with three dimensional worked yarns that produce a shock absorbing effect that is more lightweight and cooler than traditional gel.