Highly breathable shirt for heat/summer.

Ok I ned some help fromt he CPF crowd. I looked around and I guess I figured this would be the right place to post this. If not then please move it and let me know what is the right area to post in.

I'm looking for some new shirts for hot weather. I was just looking here and am thinking of this shirt. I would like to know how breatheable a wool, poly, and lycra shirt is? I will be in a lot of physical activity andneed something durable, highly breatheable, fast drying, and moisture wicking.

I am very open to other links and suggestions on the shirts. I am not set on the 5.11 brand.

Thanks in advance.


Zero_Enigma

If you're concerned about apperance, that 5.11 shirt might be OK, but I can't imagine paying that much for a shirt other than an occasional authentic Pendleton. But then, maybe it's "tactical".

Many outdoor clothing makers provide very lightweight well ventilated "fishing" shirts, pants and shorts, generally in some type of poly/cotton blend. I wear these a lot. But they might be too light for your climate, even in summer, and they are not the least bit "dressy".

Underarmor

9volt said:

Underarmor

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Ditto. Underarmour heat gear shirts are really good t shirts to wear under reqular work shirts. Lots of LEO's weat them under their vests. They do help keep you cooler than regular cotton t shirts.

You might give Railriders a gander. Might not fit your needs but definitely built to vent heat. Have a good reputation with the extreme outdoor crowd.
http://www.railriders.com/men-shirts-c-104_111.html?osCsid=qh7og5j0tq0lquam2113q6dhu2

Another vote for underarmour and also Nike Dri Fit.

Well a shirt along the lines of the 5.11 models. Yes a clean professional appearance is required. Does anyone know how breatheable poly/wool/lycra is in 40-45C temps? I do plan on wearing a wicking shirt underneath the shirt. Thanks.


Zero_Enigma

Zero_Enigma said:

I do plan on wearing a wicking shirt underneath the shirt. Thanks.


Zero_Enigma

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for that you might want to take a look at Smartwool products.

I used to work somewhere that sold UnderArmour. Good stuff, but really expensive, even with a discount. I am also not a fan of the tight fitting shirts, compression they call it, mostly UnderArmour stuff. I always went with another brand, Russell Athletic. Russell Athletic is the same material and works great on getting rid of sweat. They make some really nice designs, so they dont look all that athletic looking, which is great. They are really light weight too. UA shirts go for ~$25US or more. Most of the time, more. Russell Athletic goes for $~13-15US at most. Give it a look,

-Cameron

Merino... Icebreaker or Smartwool - I mainly wear Icebreaker and they do Superfine and Active versions that are extra cooling - see: http://www.icebreaker.com/site/catalog07/range.html?gender=man&range=Superfine

Well this is more for bike patrol.


Zero_Enigma