Merino or synthetic: which t-shirt should I choose?

Choose merino for several days without washing and moderate exertion: the AIGLIERE 4 F combines 47% merino wool with 53% recycled polyester and weighs 90 g in size S. Choose a synthetic fabric for running or walking fast in warm weather: the LA FRANCAISE 2 F t-shirt weighs 75 g, while the VENTURI 6 F’s CimaDry technology dries up to 10 times faster than standard cotton, according to its product details.

Which shirt should I wear to protect against mosquitoes when travelling?

Choose a shirt with insect treatment built into the fibres, so there’s no product to reapply. The long-sleeved ALICANTE 4 F combines INSECT-STOPPER treatment with UPF 40 protection and weighs 130 g; the short-sleeved ANNABEL 4 F has back ventilation and weighs 110 g. The treatment is a permethrin-based insecticide that may cause skin sensitisation.

Vest or t-shirt for summer trail running?

Choose a vest if your shoulders can cope with the sun and your pack straps. The TINEE 2F weighs 65 g and packs into its own pocket; the LACHA F weighs 60 g. If you want your shoulders covered, the ELENA 2 F weighs 60 g in size S.

Can I wear a technical t-shirt around town?

Yes. Choose a cotton and polyester blend. The MAP 3 F, MAP 2 F and ALPINIST 2 F weigh 110 g in size S, help limit odours and offer UV protection up to UPF 30, according to their product details.

Women's T-shirts and shirts

Cimalp women’s T-shirts and shirts for hiking, trail, travel and city wear: CimaWool merino, CIMAFRESH or CimaDry synthetics, cotton and mosquito-repellent shirts, from a 60 g vest to a warm 175 g t-shirt.