Helly hansen is a sure bet
Now we've hit 2020 I'm considering purchasing some technical t shirts for summer use. Is this an area I can get away with cheaper brands say North Ridge or Craghoppers rather than Patagucci ?
Any advice appreciated
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What constitutes a "technical " shirt??
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I use technical T-shirts for work and have found Helly Hansen to be the best.
I always find they smell no matter what. Have considered a merino base layer.
Icebreaker make great T shirts.
I don’t know if they are tactical or technical but they are T shirts.
Under Armour has a large collection.
Berghaus argentium t shirts and tops..
I have a fair few merino base layers from various brands. The Icebreaker ones really last well, I’ve got one that I refuse to chuck out despite having used it maybe twice a week for well over ten years.
Smart wool is also good, as is dhb from Wiggle, but the weave of the Icebreaker seems better. Sports Pursuit often have sales to make the cost palatable.
Mine are fromEDZ layering,not bad for the money.
I have a few of these from Asos, great for active wear and warm holidays.
https://www.asos.com/asos-4505/asos-...=4505%20tshirt
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You can get them from FieldandTrek part of the Sports Direct group. Usually on offer.
https://www.fieldandtrek.com/Mens/T-...BRA%5EKarrimor
Depends what you want for them.
Merino is nice, comfy, ethical, can be blagged for daily wear, (though still looks different to a cotton T-shirt- has a bit of a sheen) but also expensive, and better for lower intensity stuff (walking or climbing for me). Not great for running as not as breathable as synthetics.
Cheaper synthetic “technical” stuff is fine for running and stuff, does a good job of wicking, but looks like what it is, and stinks once it’s got some sweat in.
Bamboo is similar to the synthetic stuff but far comfier (think more like a cotton T-shirt).
Looking at some OMM t’s the other day which contained bamboo, felt real nice and sensible prices
For skiing and walking I have merino (Ortovox) great quality but not cheap and as ej86 says, for running not an ideal material choice
Merino for me. Can be worn for a few days at a time when required. Not cheap but I have one which is 10 years old & still looks half decent. Quality does vary though.
I have worn a merino t-shirt for 8 consecutive days without washing it in the height of summer as a test to see how long it would take to smell. It was still fresh after this. My merino has black marks under the armpits from antiperspirant. Merino is great at keeping you warm in the cold and cool in the warm, but the latter to a certain point only, which for me is 20 degrees. The cheap - £17 for two - long sleeve t-shirts that I buy from FieldandTrek seem to do a really good job, although they have a tendency to snag on Velcro.
Rohan if you’re patriotic. LL Bean if your not.
Make sure if you choose merino not to be the cheapest available. They tend to itch
I have merino for snowboarding and mountain biking. Icebreaker mid-weight 260’s. As mentioned above, not cheap, but very good quality, they last for years and don’t smell. I also have a couple from Howies.
For running I have Under Armour and Nike products. The UA stuff is well priced and better quality fabric IMO.
For walking / trekking I have some Patagonia Capilene Cool long sleeves. Superlight, lovely fabric, well made.
Try Pro Skins. Been using their kit as a base layer for motorcycling during the summer, very good. Helly Hanson Merino for Winter
Armadillo do some nice stuff not bad if you get it in the sale or when there are multi offers on.
Very hard wearing, very comfortable, washes well, prefer it to Icebreaker. I feel the quality has dropped with Icebreaker.
As a serial acquirer of this kind of kit I would say Alpkit has the best cost/performance ratio.
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If you want the best (IMHO) check out Sunspel.
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Sunspel don't do technical tshirts, just the regular kind, albeit at ridiculously high prices.
Last edited by Andyg; 16th February 2020 at 12:40.
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Another vote for bamboo, I use bamboo baselayers and t-shirts as well as thicker layers too. Much more comfortable than merino and keep you warm but not too hot. Can't comment on wicking as I tend not sweat that much but I've never felt damp when exercising. The only potential disadvantage is that, if they get properly wet (caught out in a downpour with no waterproof) then they take a while to dry, especially the thicker items.
I get my stuff from here:
https://bambooclothing.co.uk/
Still have a t-shirt I bought from them 10 years ago although it is looking a bit tatty it is still usable. Difficult to fault them really.
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Forclaz affordable merino at Decathlon: I’ve got a long sleeve t which is great for subzero temps
Icebreaker is fab but pricier (though Cotswold have good sales)
I confess that I pick stuff like this up from TK maxx by simply feeling any stuff that’s my size and reduced. If it feels nice and fits nicely I buy it. I’m not overly sentimental about base layers.