Patagonia updates its Capilene baselayer tops for summer

16/05/2011
Outdoor brand Patagonia has claimed that its range of baselayer garments for the spring-summer 2011 season covers a wider variety of sports and activities than ever before. The company says there is enough flexibility and variety in the range of short-sleeved, long-sleeved and sleeveless tops to cover activities “from sea to summit and back again”.

Patagonia’s
proprietary polyester with hydrophilic finish, Capilene, is a key component of the whole range. Garments such as the men’s and women’s Capilene 1 Silkweight T-shirt is made from what the company calls “our lightest synthetic baselayer, updated with a lighter, more breathable fabric that wicks and dries faster”. In addition, it offers 15-UPF sun protection.