warmer weather?
warmer weather?
warmer weather?
Why Mesh baselayers in warmer weather?
Mesh baselayers are ideal in changing weather - and when you switch between high and low activity.
1. They keep sweat off your skin
Mesh baselayers use an open knit structure that lifts your outer layer slightly away from the skin. Sweat is transferred to the next layer instead of soaking the fabric against your body. This keeps skin drier during high output in warm conditions, which directly improves comfort and cooling efficiency.
2. Faster evaporation = better cooling
Cooling in summer happens through evaporation, not insulation. Mesh spreads moisture over a larger surface area and air space, allowing sweat to evaporate faster than in solid knit baselayers, which tend to saturate and cling to the skin.
3. Maximum airflow where it matters most
The holes in a mesh baselayer create continuous airflow channels between skin and outer layer. This airflow:
- reduces the “wet plastic bag” feeling,
- prevents overheating during intense movement,
- improves comfort even when wearing a shell or pack.
This is why mesh is widely used in cycling, military, hiking, and endurance sports in warm weather.
4. Prevents chilling when activity level changes
In summer, overheating while moving is often followed by rapid chilling when you stop. Solid baselayers hold moisture; mesh avoids saturation, so when you stop moving or hit wind, you don’t get cold from wet fabric against the skin.
5. Lighter and more versatile than solid baselayers
Mesh baselayers:
- weigh less,
- dry extremely fast,
- work across a wider temperature range.
They’re comfortable in heat, but still effective when conditions change (wind, shade, altitude), which is why they’re favored in variable summer environments like mountains and long-distance activities.
6. Proven in both heat and extremes
Mesh baselayers aren’t new or experimental. Their performance is backed by:
- long‑term field use (including military and expedition contexts),
- physiological studies showing that fabric structure matters more than fiber type for moisture management,
- documented effectiveness across both hot and cold conditions when layered correctly.
Super Thermo mesh
Large openings trap more warm air and provide better insulation. Super Thermo mesh allows air to circulate, moves moisture away from the body, and keeps you warm when you’re at rest. Perfect for shifting weather in the summer mountains — and the rest of the year.
Super Micro
A fine‑mesh version of Super Thermo. The small openings hold less warm air and create a cooling effect. Perfect under a cycling jersey or on a run!
Wool mesh
Large openings trap more warm air and provide better insulation. Wool Thermo mesh allows air circulation, moves moisture away from the body, and keeps you warm when you’re at rest. Perfect for shifting weather in the summer mountains - and the rest of the year.
Wool mesh light
Small openings hold less warm air and create a cooling effect. Wool Thermo Light mesh is perfect for hiking or relaxing in the sun.
