Patagonia’s Capilene jersey is comprised of recycled polyester, may be very efficient at wicking sweat and makes use of a HeiQ layer to maintain away whiffs, making it a sensible choice for prime power rides.

HeiQ is a therapy that makes use of the naturally anti-microbial qualities of silver ions to maintain garments smelling candy. It’s not an after therapy, both, so ought to final the lifetime of the garment.

We wouldn’t put the Capilene in the identical wear-for-days class as some Merino tops, however hanging it to air in a single day by its locker tab does prolong use.

It additionally dries shortly, which helps you keep away from getting too chilly on any extended stops. The three-quarter-length entrance zip aids with temperature regulation, and on chillier days we actually appreciated the excessive, micro-fleece-lined collar, which is super-comfy and cushty.

The mid-weight Capilene materials is easy on the skin and contains a diamond grid sample inside. The waffle texture traps heat air subsequent to the pores and skin, whereas wicking floor moisture away.

We didn’t discover the three open pockets on the rear notably helpful, particularly as a result of they’re open to the weather and might’t be closed, making them virtually redundant.

We’ve worn this baselayer driving in chilly situations as a mix base/mid layer and it simply works; at all times heat, by no means uncomfortably damp.

The lower is great, too, formed to maneuver along with your driving place, and the jersey doesn’t twist or shift whether or not it’s underneath a pack, underneath a jacket or worn by itself.

The development high quality is pretty much as good as you’d anticipate from Patagonia with flat-lock chafe-free seams all through and whereas it’s not low cost, the Capilene jersey is no less than eco-friendly and very cozy.