One in four Brits have been ‘sweat shamed’ – by having their damp patches on clothes pointed out to them.

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found 67% describe themselves as sweaty types, with the fashion faux pas of visible wet spots leaving them feeling uncomfortable (72%) and even ashamed (45%).

As a result, 30% actively try to hide their pit patches and 15% go as far as avoiding stepping out in public entirely when struggling with the heat.

But 31% admitted to silently sweat-shaming others by not…