A headgear component (26, 26', 26", 26''') for a patient interface device , comprising: a member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the member including at least one of a textile material and a foam material, wherein the member has a plurality of vent holes (42; 42') extending therethrough; and a plurality of moisture wicking members provided on the first surface, the moisture wicking members covering the vent holes and being made of a hydrophilic polymer, the moisture wicking members being structured to wick moisture away from the skin of the patient so that it can be vented to atmosphere for evaporation, characterized in that the moisture wicking members comprise: a plurality of separate and distinct cap members , each of the cap members being provided on and covering a respective one of the vent holes , wherein the cap members are adapted to grip hair and skin so as to keep the headgear component (26, 26', 26", 26''') in proper position as the patient moves during therapy or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein: each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a plurality of the vent holes, or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein each of the vent holes is linear and elongated, and wherein each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a respective one of the vent holes . a member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the member including at least one of a textile material and a foam material, wherein the member has a plurality of vent holes (42; 42') extending therethrough; and a plurality of moisture wicking members provided on the first surface, the moisture wicking members covering the vent holes and being made of a hydrophilic polymer, the moisture wicking members being structured to wick moisture away from the skin of the patient so that it can be vented to atmosphere for evaporation, characterized in that the moisture wicking members comprise: a plurality of separate and distinct cap members , each of the cap members being provided on and covering a respective one of the vent holes , wherein the cap members are adapted to grip hair and skin so as to keep the headgear component (26, 26', 26", 26''') in proper position as the patient moves during therapy or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein: each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a plurality of the vent holes, or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein each of the vent holes is linear and elongated, and wherein each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a respective one of the vent holes . a plurality of separate and distinct cap members , each of the cap members being provided on and covering a respective one of the vent holes , wherein the cap members are adapted to grip hair and skin so as to keep the headgear component (26, 26', 26", 26''') in proper position as the patient moves during therapy or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein: each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a plurality of the vent holes, or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein each of the vent holes is linear and elongated, and wherein each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a respective one of the vent holes . each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a plurality of the vent holes, or a plurality of linear elongated members , wherein each of the vent holes is linear and elongated, and wherein each of the linear elongated members is provided on and covers a respective one of the vent holes . <EOS>