Women's Shirts and vests
Quality shirts and tops for women, for the outdoors and sports
T-shirts
A cotton T-shirt is the traditional option that works best in situations where you don’t sweat, or where you’ll stay warm enough even if the shirt gets wet. Cotton feels good against the skin as long as it stays dry, but once wet it turns cold and clammy.
Technical training tops
Sports tops 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 tops also dry very fast. Running tops come in both close-fitting and looser cuts, while cycling jerseys lean more towards tight-fitting models. A loose top is certainly airy to wear, but on a long ride the flapping starts to become annoying. Cycling jerseys also most often have pockets on the back.
The magic of merino wool
Merino wool is widely used in T-shirts, whether short- or long-sleeved. Merino wool is very pleasant against the skin and suits an incredible range of situations and weather conditions, because wool evens out temperature differences. Unlike synthetic fibres, wool keeps you warm even when damp. Another unbeatable advantage of merino wool is how rarely it needs washing: wool naturally resists odour build-up, which makes merino wool tops very comfortable on hikes and travels. Remember to use a wool detergent when washing merino wool garments! Regular detergents strip 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 splendidly for hiking, among other things: it gives light wind protection, excellent sun protection and breathes very well. The collar is also an advantage for sun protection: when you turn it up, it shields the back of your neck from the sun. The chest pockets on a shirt like this quickly prove handy in use 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 nowadays they’re also made from technical materials. The checked pattern, however, is here to stay… So today’s back-country thinker can, if they like, choose a technical, moisture-wicking flannel shirt without any trouble.
Wool jumpers and knits
The traditional wool jumper holds its own even under pressure from synthetics, thanks to the properties of wool. Our range includes both the traditional 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 keep you warm.
Classic style: vests
Vests are a handy option when you need protection around your core but your arms stay warm without it. The lightest vests are essentially high-visibility vests, whose primary role is to be seen and secondarily to give protection from the wind. There are also so-called safari vests, one of whose main roles is to add pocket capacity to your clothing: photographers and anglers, among others, use vests for exactly this reason.
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