Product Reviews: Men & Womens Technical T-Shirts

From Kevin Fonger, A MapMyFitness Team Member
As featured in the September 2007 Newsletter

Looking for a good technical T-shirt? For any active person who sweats while working out, cotton no longer cuts it. Cotton becomes damp, heavy, and clings to your body. New man-made performance fabrics have been designed to solve this problem. Have a comment? Join the discussion...

Men's Technical T-Shirts

Asics Velostretch T
Features: 100% Polyester, Built-in UV protection, Reflective logo, Antichafing, Oder Fighting
Benefits: Reduces chaffing, keeps smells from building up, soft on skin, lightweight mesh at underarms and sides provide great cool, great fit and stylish.
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $36 BUY NOW!
New Balance Valve T New Balance Valve T (Biocool™ Design)
Features: 100% Polyester, antichafing, longer in back to allow for full coverage,
Benefits: Well suited for the cooler weather activities, some may find this to be too much in the warm summer months, but typically 80F and below you are safe.  Shirt is somewhat plain, but it has a great fit and a soft feel.
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $40 BUY NOW!
Mountain Hardwear Wicked T
Features: 100% Polyester, wicking finish, UPF 35, lightweight, Reflective Logo
Benefits: With a background in the outdoors, Mountain Hardwear has done a great job making this multi-purpose Tech T. This shirt fits loose for those looking for something a little more roomy.
Fit: Semi-fitted
Cost: $32 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 20% OFF @ BACKCOUNTRY.COM
Brooks Revelation T Brooks Revelation T
Features: 100% denier gradient polyester, Reflective logo, Lightweight
Benefits: The roominess of the shirt allows for it to dry quickly. Those with slender figures might find this to be too baggy, but it works great for an average to above average body size. The material is very light weight and quick drying.
Fit: Roomy
Cost: $36 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 5% OFF @ SHOP.COM
SportHill SS Synergy Mesh T
Features: 92% Polyester, 8% spandex, mesh insets and underarm and back, Reflective logo, lightweight, Antichafing.
Benefits: Great breathability, minimal material on back of shirt is optimal for those carrying a hydration pack. This shirt is very soft on the skin and moves well with your movement. Shirt provides some style and is soft to the touch.
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $45 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 30% OFF @ BACKCOUNTRY.COM
Adidas Adistar Short Sleeve T
Features: 95% ClimaCool Fabric, 5% x-static mesh inserts, Reflective Logo,
Benefits: Taped seems reduce chaffing, very long in back for those wearing packs, fashionable
Fit: Semi-Fit
Cost: $55 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 7% OFF @ ADIDAS.COM

Women's Technical T-Shirts

Adidas Women's Adistar Sleeveless Jersey Adidas Adistar S/S TW
Features: ClimaCool, Antichafing, X-Static mesh
Benefits: Shirt has great ventilation in the right places, fits well with a fashion sense, and is top rated from our tester.
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $55 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 7% OFF @ ADIDAS.COM
Asics Velostretch™ Capsleeve - 103001 Asics Velostrech Cap Sleeve
Features: 100% Polyester, Built-in UV protection, Reflective logo, Antichafing, Oder Fighting
Benefits: Shirt has great ventilation, capped sleeves fit well, and has a great style
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $34 BUY NOW!
Brooks Revelation T '07 - 122596 Brooks Revelation T
Features: 100% denier gradient polyester, Reflective logo, Lightweight
Benefits: Pocket in upper left shoulder. Good spot for ipod shuffle.
Fit: Loose Fit
Cost: $36 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 5% OFF @ SHOP.COM
Mountain Hardwear Wicked T
Features: Koolknit, 100% Polyester, Wicking Finish, UPF 35
Benefits: Good ventilation, those with a short torso will like this tee, and sleeves fit snug
Fit: Fitted
Cost: $29 BUY NOW! ON SALE! 20% OFF @ BACKCOUNTRY.COM
New Balance TextureTech T
Features: 100% Polyester, texture to minimize abrasion and increase airflow, Soft Fabric
Benefits: Those looking for a looser fit, this is a great shirt. Smaller figures may find this a little boxy. This shirt is on the heavier side, so it is better suited for the mild temperatures. Texture was found to look fashionable by tester.
Fit: Semi-fit
Cost: $35 BUY NOW!

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