Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt
The Cool Trail is a performance t-shirt that feels like cotton.
Where To Buy
Pros
Softer than most technical fabrics
More environmentally friendly than 100% polyester technical shirts
Crew neckline + loose fit
Cons
A little warmer than typical technical shirts
Color selection
Summary
As someone who wears athletic clothes most of the time, I prefer clothing that looks normal with performance features. The Cool Trail shirt does just that with a regular t-shirt cut and soft fabric.
The material feels like cotton and is somewhat more “green” than similar shirts. The polyester is recycled and it also contains 30% Naia Renew, a blend of renewable wood pulp and post-consumer plastics.
I like the looser fit because these athletic fabrics can be clingy. It also has a loop in the collar to hang it up, something I always appreciate.
Who Should Buy?
If you’re looking for a technical tee that looks and feels like a cotton shirt.