A study of moisture management in helmet padding compositions. Paddings popularly consist of a polyurethane foam in combination with an inner fabric worn next to skin. The materials consisted of one polyurethane foam and four different fabrics. Tests of moisture management and related properties were performed. The polyurethane foam showed no signs of moisture transport abilities. Among the fabrics, the more porous, mesh-like ones performed the best. The polyurethane foam did not show to have any significant influence on the moisture management of the fabrics.