Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew Top - Mens Reviews

Material

When I unwrapped the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Zilch-Neck I was positively surprised by the material. The fabric is very lightweight and thin, but as well very warm due to its structure. It has a soft, napped texture with a diamond-filigree design which efficiently traps warm air to keep you at a pleasant temperature in cold atmospheric condition. The base layer is made of 100% recycled polyester and has miDori bioSoft finish. The miDori cease makes the fabric smoother and softer without the utilize of chemicals. The finish is made of establish-seed based ingredients and bio-waste material streams, which means that it is not harmful for neither you nor the environment. The material of the Patagonia Capilene Nix-Neck does indeed feel very soft to the touch. When I put the base layer on for the commencement time, I was surprised how comfy information technology is. There was no crawling, chafing or other discomfort.

The fabric is also treated with HeiQ Fresh olfactory property command, which is like the miDori bioSoft finish, produced sustainably. Most other odor command treatments have silvery-based ingredients but the HeiQ Fresh utilizes sustainable bio- and mineral-based ingredients instead. So far, the HeiQ Fresh odour control worked very well, and the base layer never got smelly although I often wore it for several activities before washing it. It's a scrap too soon to say how durable the aroma control is, but and so far information technology hasn't deteriorated with washings. All in all, I'm very satisfied with the cloth.

The other components such as the attachment, locker loop, thumb loops etc. are also high-quality and very durable. So, in terms of materials the Capilene Nada-Neck indeed stands out among other synthetic base of operations layers I accept tried.

Features

The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Zip-Cervix is equipped with several keen features. Information technology has thumb loops which are stitched to the bottom of the sleeves and are very useful considering they forestall the sleeves from riding up during more than technical activities such as scrambling. I much prefer thumb loops over pollex holes which are cut into the sleeves of the garment. Pollex holes have the same purpose as Patagonia's thumb loops, but they add majority to the garment and often offset tearing with regular use. The base of operations layer is also equipped with raglan sleeves, flatlock seams, a minimalistic locker loop for drying, high collar and a front zipper. For extra liberty of movement, information technology features augmented tailoring in the course of underarm gussets which stretch all manner down to the lesser hem. I'm very happy with the collar and the front end zipper. The collar fits snugly effectually the neck and provides very good warmth and protection against the wind because it's made of ii-layer fabric. The zipper is very useful in changing weather condition atmospheric condition. If it gets too warm, yous simply unzip it a bit to become some extra air in. It's backed by fabric on the inside so that it doesn't abrasion you.

Functionality

I institute the Patagonia base layer very warm and thus best for cool and cold atmospheric condition. It has been perfect for hiking now in the fall and I'm sure information technology will perform equally good in the winter. For hiking, I've mostly been wearing it under my CimAlp Primaloft jacket, and this combination worked very well for temperatures downwardly to 5° C (41° F). I've been also wearing it for running under my Salomon S/Lab windbreaker. In the fall, the base layer has been warm enough on its own and I didn't need any extra insulation layers. Nevertheless, in the winter I'll probably have to layer upwards.

I was very happy with the base layer in terms of drying time, breathability and moisture-wicking. The base layer efficiently pulls the moisture from the body and dries very fast. I have tested quite some base layers by now (come across the gear tests department) and only a few dry every bit fast as the Patagonia Capilene. Because the fabric is very porous, the base layer besides provides fantabulous breathability.

Fit and Sizing

The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Cypher-Neck is available in six different sizes: XS, South, M, L, Forty and XXL. I decided to go for size M which was the correct decision because it fits me perfectly. My chest diameter is 98 cm (38.5 in.) and I'one thousand 180 cm tall (5 ft. xi in.). The base layer is a made of very stretchy material and thus provides good freedom of motion. Information technology's supposed to fit snugly (slim fit) equally most base of operations layers that are designed for cold temperatures. All in all, I found the Patagonia base of operations layer very comfortable to wear.

Washing and Drying

The base layer is machine washable at xl C but doesn't accept to exist washed every bit frequently every bit other constructed base of operations layers because information technology's treated with the HeiQ antimicrobial agent. A good tip is to launder the Patagonia Capilene Midweight in a washing bag or a pillowcase, because zippers, hooks etc. of other garments tin catch onto the fragile material, pull threads loose and in worst instance, cause pocket-size holes in the fabric. Like most activewear, the shirt shouldn't exist tumble-stale, but drying is anyway non a problem because the fabric absorbs very little h2o and dries superfast.

Patagonia Capilene Midweight Zip-Neck: Fresh out of the box