Wool in summer? Yes, ultra-light wool provides the sweat-wicking capability of high tech fabric, but it's a natural fabric. Dri-release wool is a blend of wool and polyester that enhances the moisture management capabilities of both. I have walking friends who swear by wool as their choice for summer walking shirts as well as winter. Harlot is a fun designer for bike apparel, but their shirts also perform well for walking. The Macy shirt is tailored for a body-skimming fit and has shirred shoulders for style.
Dri-Release Wool for Year-Round Exercise Comfort
The Macy shirt is made of ultra-thin Dri-release wool -- a special blend of wool and high tech fibers that wicks moisture away and dries faster than wool or cotton. This makes the shirt a year-round choice as your outer layer in summer and your base layer in winter. In winter, the Dri-release wool insulates to keep you warm as well as wicking away moisture. The fabric also incorporates Fresh Guard, which repels odor-producing oil and bacteria. Many technical fabrics are notorious for retaining body odor, and end up in the trash before their time.
Harlot Macy Design
Harlot produces bicycling apparel with the tag line, "Ride bikes. Be Fabulous." But they are happy to include walkers. Their designs are fun and stylish, so you won't mind wearing them on your walk and then continuing to go about the rest of your day without changing.
The Macy shirt has shirred shoulders. I like the style as it provides more shoulder coverage from the sun than a tank top. The shirt is tailored for women to be body skimming without being tight. The fabric is very thin to the point of being semi-sheer. Keep that in mind as it gives a peek-a-boo of your sports bra. The fabric also stretches and gives, so you won't feel constricted when using good arm motion while fitness walking or nordic walking.
I am one of those people who feel itchy around any kind of wool, even cashmere. I found the Dri-release wool to be a bit itchy but tolerable. Most people probably won't find it itchy at all.
Harlot has other fun designs in other fabrics. Go ahead. Be fabulous!
Available in sizes XS to XL.
