Ah, layering. Such a great technique, and one that I like doing best when I have great layers all the way through.<\/p>\n
When I was offered the chance to review a Terramar Smart Silk V-neck top I took it (they sent it to me free of charge). The top looked slim and the fabric (a blend of Polyester, Nylon, Silk and Spandex and Silk) sounded promising. I also liked the design.<\/p>\n
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Some advertised features are:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cPermanent Performance-built in and won’t wash or wear out
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cFreshGuard\u00c2\u00ae inhibits the growth of bacterial odor
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cWicking and fast drying for superior moisture management
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cNatural luxurious and soft
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cAll climate performance
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cEasy care
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cDrirelease\u00c2\u00ae
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cUPF rating 25+<\/p>\n
I’ve been wearing this top on various activities for a few months now. I’ve worn it skiing on days with 23 degree Farenheit highs, and during a 9 day trip in Joshua Tree National Park. I’ve worn it both as a baselayer and as a top layer.<\/p>\n
Here’s how I evaluate each feature:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u201cPermanent Performance-built in and won’t wash or wear out
\nSo far, as advertised.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cFreshGuard\u00c2\u00ae inhibits the growth of bacterial odor
\nEven after mutiple days of wear in Joshua Tree the shirt does not have that multi-day stink I associate with my first synthetic baselayer shirts.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cWicking and fast drying for superior moisture management
\nI didn’t really get to put this to a full test since I haven’t worn it in hot weather, but I will say that I did not feel sweaty under all the layers when skiing on a high of 65 degrees Farenheit day with too many layers on.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cNatural luxurious and soft<\/p>\n
I do see this as luxurious (I think the design details lends itself to that impression). I wouldn’t say it’s particularly soft, but it’s certainly not rough or scratchy. I’d say me not noticing the texture very much is a plus.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cAll climate performance
\nAgain, not tested in hot weather but it did seem to perform well in the ranges I wore it.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cEasy care
\nCheck this one off, machine wash is good.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cDrirelease\u00c2\u00ae
\nThe wicking seems to work.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u201cUPF rating 25+
\nI wore this in Joshua Tree and did not get burned (nor did I tan through the shirt).<\/p>\n
Extra Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n I liked the thinness of the shirt, it layered quite well and yet kept me warm enough when needed.<\/p>\n I really like the design detail, it was flattering and different, and the pattern seemed to help regulate temperature.<\/p>\n The sleeves were a little long on me (I had a Medium, I sometime wear Small in outdoor clothing) the rest of it fit perfect.<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a solid baselayer and can function as a top layer, I brought it on my current trip (which I’m on right now) to Indian Creek… a trip where I was reducing the amount of stuff I was bringing so that I could fly without checking a bag so that tells you how much I like the shirt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ah, layering. Such a great technique, and one that I like doing best when I have great layers all the way through. When I was offered the chance to review a Terramar Smart Silk V-neck top I took it (they sent it to me free of charge). 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