Women Patagonia Womens Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt

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UOG TOP PICK – Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt – We’ve singled out Patagonia’s Capilene Cool Lightweight tee as one of our top recommendations because it’s one of the best synthetic baselayers around. This super lightweight tee breathes really well, wicks moisture effectively and dries quickly making it perfect for hotter conditions and fast paced activities.

Patagonia’s lightest-weight performance knit wicks moisture, dries fast and has Polygiene permanent odor control for high-output days. Made with 37-100% recycled content, Patagonia tech tees keep you comfortable when you’re working hard in conditions ranging from cool to hot. Fair Trade Certified sewn.

Patagonia says

Designed for movement and high exertion, Capilene® Cool Lightweight is our lightest, fastest-drying, best wicking technical fabric for hot days. It moves moisture quickly and breathes exceptionally well to keep you cool and dry across the full range of active, high-output agendas.

Made of 100% recycled polyester double knit (heathers have 37% recycled content), Capilene® Cool Lightweight has a smooth outer face that glides easily in any layering system; it feels weightless, airy and free on the skin and with Polygiene® permanent odor control you won’t stink up the celebratory beerfest at the end of your long run. Details include a scoop-neck design for a women’s specific fit, set-in sleeves for chafe-free comfort and total shoulder mobility, side vents for improved freedom of motion, a slight drop-tail hem for a stay-put fit under a harness or hip belt and a clean, snag-free woven label on the front-hem. It’s Fair Trade Certified™ sewn, which means the people who made it earned a premium for their labor.

Our Verdict

Patagonia’s Womens Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt, is a lightweight technical tee that is breathable, high wicking and quick drying. It is perfect for warmer conditions and high intensity activities. The soft, silky feel of the fabric makes it comfortable even when you have been working hard and sweating for a while. The tiny grid design increase the breathablility and its ability to wick sweat away and dry quickly.

The inclusion of Polygiene stops this top from smelling too bad after exercise keeping it fresh to wear.

The T Shirt is Fair Trade certified sewn and made from 37-100% recycled content in keeping with Patagonia’s industry leading ethical standards.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

(Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Patagonia products outside of the European Area (defined as the European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK))

Features

• Set-in sleeves for enhanced movement during activity
• Fabric dries fast and wicks moisture for ultimate performance 
• Side vent provides enhanced movement during core sport performance 
• Slight drop tail for better fit during movement 
• Scoop neck for women’s-focused fit 
• P-6 woven logo at left hem

Specifications

• XSmall (UK 08) weighs: 64g
• Small (UK 10) weighs: 66g
• Medium (UK 12) weighs: 66g
• Large (UK 14) weighs: 68g
• Fit: Slim

Fabric

• Solids: 2.3-oz 100% recycled polyester double knit
• Heathers: 2.7-oz 100% polyester (37% recycled) double knit.
• Both with miDori™ bioSoft for added wicking and softness, and Polygiene® permanent odor control
• Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved
• Fair Trade Certified™ sewn

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Baselayers
• What is Bluesign?
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear