Men's Shirts and vests
Men’s shirts for the outdoors and sports, from quality brands
T-shirts
A traditional cotton t-shirt works best in situations where you don’t sweat, or where it’s guaranteed to be warm enough even if the shirt gets wet. Cotton feels comfortable as long as it stays dry. Once it gets wet it starts to feel cold, and cotton takes a long time to dry.
Technical training shirts
Training shirts are usually made from various synthetic fibres. The advantage of these materials is excellent moisture management: sweat evaporates quickly from the surface of the fabric. Sports shirts also dry very fast. Running shirts come in both close-fitting and looser cuts, while cycling shirts lean more towards tight-fitting designs. A flapping shirt is airy to wear, sure, but on a long ride the flapping starts to get annoying. Cycling shirts also usually have pockets on the back. Front pockets don’t work because of the pedalling motion, whereas on the back your phone and water bottles ride along without any fuss.
The magic of merino wool
Merino wool is used a lot in t-shirts, whether the sleeves are short or long. Merino wool feels very pleasant against the skin and suits an incredible range of situations and weather conditions, because wool evens out temperature differences. Wool also keeps you warm when damp, unlike technical fibres. Another unbeatable advantage of merino wool is how rarely it needs washing: wool naturally resists odour build-up, which makes merino wool shirts extremely comfortable on hikes, for example. Remember to use a wool detergent when washing merino wool garments, as it treats the wool gently! Regular detergents strip the wool of its natural oil, lanolin, and with it some of its properties.
Button-up shirts
A button-up shirt made from technical material works brilliantly for hiking and the like: it gives you light wind protection, excellent sun protection and breathes superbly. The collar is also handy for sun protection: turn it up and it shields your neck from the beating sun. The chest pockets on this kind of shirt quickly prove useful too: a compass or other small bits and pieces stay within easy reach.
The flannel shirt didn’t get left behind in the 90s – it’s still a good option for many situations. Flannel shirts used to be cotton as a matter of course, but these days they’re made from technical materials too. The checked pattern, however, is here to stay… So today’s back-to-nature thinker can, if they like, choose a technical, moisture-wicking flannel shirt without a hitch.
Wool jumpers and knits
The traditional wool jumper holds its own even amid the squeeze of synthetic fibres, thanks to wool’s properties. Our range includes both classic Devold wool jumpers and more modern options. Wool jumpers are warmer than fleece but also heavier. It’s largely a matter of style, since both will keep you warm.
Classic style: vests
A vest is a handy option when you need protection around your body but your arms stay warm enough without it. The lightest vests are essentially hi-vis vests, whose primary job is to be seen and secondary job is to offer some wind protection. There are also so-called safari vests whose main role is to add pocket capacity to your clothing: photographers and anglers, among others, use vests for exactly this reason.
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