HOW TO CHOOSE A HIKING FLEECE?

HOW TO CHOOSE A HIKING FLEECE?

Long-sleeve shirts help protect us from: vegetation, the sun, the cold, etc.

What you should keep in mind when buying a shirt is the type of hike you are going to use it for; walking on beaches, in forests, or in moors is not the same thing.

In our online store, you can find different qualities of shirts; let's start by talking about the Basic shirt.

BASIC SHIRT

This shirt is perfect for climates, some of the properties of this shirt are: it is quick-drying, and since its fabric is a bit compact, it does not have much stretch.

This shirt, besides protecting us from vegetation, also keeps us warm on hikes in slightly cold weather, since its fabric is a bit compact and does not have much stretch.

PROPERTIES OF THE BASIC SHIRT:

  • Quick-drying fabric.
  • Compact fabric.

PRO SHIRT

This shirt is ideal for long hikes where the weather is warmer, since it is a very thin material, it won't make you feel hot nor will it keep you very warm in the cold.

PROPERTIES OF THE PRO SHIRT:

  • Sun protection: UV +30 AATCC 183 standard.
  • Antibacterial: this is something I find very good, as we sometimes spend a lot of time on long hikes, and this will prevent those bad odors caused by sweat from building up in this garment.
  • Stain-resistant to sweat: how many of us have had to throw away clothes because we couldn't get those types of stains out.
  • Quick-drying: This is something we should always keep in mind when buying a garment we are going to use in the mountains.
  • Elasticity: we will be able to move freely, since the fabric has very good 4-way stretch.

Recommendation: because this shirt is made of such light and elastic fabric, we do not recommend it for swimming in the sea or rivers.

EXTREME SHIRT

This shirt was designed for activities such as: surfing, diving, or going to the snow. This material is a bit thicker and more compact than the Pro; in addition, it is made with microfibers that will help you maintain your body heat when doing these activities.

PROPERTIES OF THE EXTREME SHIRT:

  • Sun protection: UV +50 AATCC 183 standard.
  • Stain-resistant to sweat: how many of us have had to throw away clothes because we couldn't get those types of stains out.
  • Quick-drying:
  • Elasticity: we will be able to move freely, since the fabric has very good elasticity.
  • Does not fade easily with chlorine: ideal for those who like to swim in a pool.
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