What exactly is a men’s technical T-shirt?

Simply put, a technical clothing item is a piece of clothing made from a special material. These materials are equipped with certain technologies which increase your active performance. For example, this can be wicking, cooling, heat protection, waterproofing or protection against various outdoor elements.

At Columbia, we have a team of experts who develop various technologies to enhance our sportswear and gear. One great example of such technologies is how we make our men’s technical shirts.

There are two main types of technology we implement on men’s tee items:

• Wicking technology, and
• Cooling technology.

As the name suggests, our wicking technology is used so your clothes can effectively wick away any excess moisture such as sweat. Some other benefits of our wicking technologies include air circulation and faster evaporation. We use several sub-types of wicking technologies, such as Omni-Wick™ Evap, and Omni-Wick™.

On the other hand, the stars of our technologies for creating the perfect technical shirts are our cooling technologies. They also have several sub-types, like Omni-Freeze™ Zero Ice and Omni-Freeze™ Zero. Their job, which they do superbly, is to give you the prolonged feeling of cooling, and it’s also touch- and sweat-activated! Some other extra benefits of cooling technologies are quick drying and fast wicking.

How to choose your ideal men’s technical shirt

In our collection, we have a wide range of technical items which you can shop for in our store. When it comes to choosing a technical T-shirt, there’s a wide range, so you can find something for you, no matter your preferences:

• Short sleeve tee
• Graphic tees
• Plus size shirts
• Zip shirts
• Long sleeve shirts

So, when you’re ready to shop, make sure you know exactly what you need. This primarily means that you should shop according to the type of active sport you are interested in.

If you’re spending a lot of time near or on the water, in a boat with a paddle or fishing, you’ll probably be quite exposed to the sun and water. That means lots of hot sunshine and sweat. A technical tee is just the thing you’ll need, especially paired with some waterproof trousers and a great pair of shoes.

If you’re training for a marathon, you need to be prepared for a lot of miles and a whole lot of perspiration. Investing in a solid men’s technical T-shirt enables you to avoid getting too hot and running half the marathon with a soaked shirt.

And finally, do you have a lot of active friends? Are any of their birthdays approaching? We think that a practical gift is the best gift. So, if you’re struggling to decide what to get for their birthday present, we suggest you go for an electric blue men’s technical T-shirt. It’s easily combined, sticks out and gives them the latest sports technology in their gear. What better way to remember you than any time they’re about to go to training?

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Forget about being a sweaty mess with your brand new Columbia men’s technical T-shirt!