Saturday, February 11, 2012

Nike Loose Tri-Blend T-Shirt


 Price: $30.00










Specs:

  • Dri-Fit technology
    • sweat wicking capabilities
  • Standard fit - not too loose, not too tight
  • Fabric is 76% polyester + 13% Cotton + 13% rayon

Used while:
  • Running
  • Intense weightlifting (reverse pyramid, high weight/low rep)
  • Yoga


Pros:

  • Extremely comfortable
    • soft fabric
    • non-abrasive stitching
    • Moves with your body
  • Cute V-neck style
Cons:

  • V-neck goes wide on the shoulders
    • drapes on the body, reveals sports bra straps
  • Lack of color options

I love the feel of the Tri-Blend and knew it was a winner when I touched it in the store. It is perfect for weightlifting, yoga, and stretching.

If you're looking for a good sweat-wicking shirt, you'd be better off with something else. While the Tri-Band performs well during light cardio and high-rep weight training, it does not stand the tsunami of sweat resulting from an intense cardio session or intense high-weight workouts.

Now to analyze the fit of Tri-Blend. It runs very loose and has a wider neck than Nike's other v-neck shirts, which makes my sports bra straps visible. I get a medium in most Nike shirts, but I should have tried out a small.

Verdict: I really love the feminine style and comfortable feel of the Nike Tri-Blend, which makes this an easy shirt to recommend. This shirt was made for yoga and other compound motion exercises, but is easily saturated by sweat during intense workouts.

Rating: 8.2/10

1 comment:

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