Odor
Why does Polyester Smell Bad?
Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell survives the wash.
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Better by nature.
5° cooler
Jade minerals in the fiber conduct heat away from your skin
Holds heat
Plastic fibers trap heat against you
20x more breathable
Air moves through the fiber and the knit
Vents only through the knit
The fiber itself is plastic
Stays fresh
Hyper-Chitin cuts odor-causing bacteria by 99%
Smells after one wear
Absorbs the oily compounds in sweat and holds them
Straight cut
Not too tight through the body, chest to hem
Sheds plastic
Microfibers come off in the wash and in wear
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Finished fabric tested for harmful substances
Usually uncertified
Whatever finish the mill applied
Supima® cotton with Hyper-Cool Jade® and Hyper-Chitin in the fiber. 5° cooler, 20x more breathable than polyester, 99% fewer odor-causing bacteria.
Not too tight through the body, with a straight cut from chest to hem. The Matterhorn is cut long enough to tuck in.
Choose classic fit for a straight cut with room through the body. Choose slim fit for a tapered cut that sits closer. Not sure? Take the fit quiz.
The El Capitán and Matterhorn micro-pique polos, the Pinehurst featherweight jersey polo in solids and stripes, the Eclipse pieced rugby, the El Capitán button-front shirt and the Topanga crewneck tee.
Yes. Supima® is extra-long-staple American cotton, soft and strong, and every style has 3% to 7% Creora® Regen recycled spandex for stretch and recovery.
No. Every classic fit style is Supima® cotton and Hyper-Cool Jade® viscose, a cellulose fiber with jade minerals and chitin embedded in it, with Creora® Regen recycled spandex. 0% polyester.
A Clean Alternative to Synthetic Performance
Odor
Polyester hoards the oily compounds in sweat, then grows the bacteria that turn them into odor. The research, and why the smell survives the wash.
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