By Michelangelo from Indiana, PA on 9/18/2008

I have several Techwick shirts. The Heavyweight is definitely for warmer weather. These shirts are very durable, hold their color well, the fabric looks good wash after wash. I have one lightweight Techwick shirt that has snags and runs, but the Mid, and Heavyweights don't have that happening.

By The Brat from Denver, CO on 7/8/2008

As with the complete Techwick line, this is basically a wonderful garment. However, because it doesn't have the thumb-loops at the ends of the sleeves as some of the other garments have, it is difficult to layer unless it is the top piece. Attempting to put it under another shirt causes the sleeves to ride up and bunch-up uncomfortably. We do wish that it was easier to figure out which of the techwick garments have the thumb-loops and which do not. But that's a problem with the written product description, not a problem with the product.

We originally intended to use the shirt during ski season, but found it impracticable because it lacks "monkey thumbs." We now use it for camping, hiking and travel. We also use it as casual wear in the cooler mountain weather because it is a much more stylish top layer than the ubiquitous hoodies.

It's great the shirts come in a variety of colors. The bright green that we chose makes it easy to be seen amongst the crowd of red and black dressed people.

By Traveling Man from Wasnington, DC on 6/30/2008

Used for travel in Ireland, I used the Techwick during the day under rain coat and also used at as a layer while visiting the pubs at night. Excellent for multi purpose used.

By Arun Mahajan from Palo Alto, Ca on 6/22/2008

Warm and soft. Feels great.

By Andrew from Sheboygan, WI on 6/3/2008

Just a great lightweight top layer for any activity on a cool day or night.

By dude from San Francisco, CA on 5/28/2008

do not put in dryer, it will shrink

By motoman from CA on 4/3/2008

This is an extremely well made shirt. As a base layer it is very warm and easy to adjust temps with the zipper. The material is VERY sturdy and comfortable. I used to wear the Patagonia Capilene stuff but now I prefer my EMS Techwick. My only gripe is that there are not very many colors and styles available with the zipper.

By CSB from Langhorne, PA on 3/9/2008

Incredibly soft and comfortable. Originally I had bought this for exercise only, but once I tried it on and felt it I realized this was a great "shirt/sweater" for travel. Worth every penny!

By The Swede from Ystad, Sweden on 2/29/2008

In general US sizes are bigger than European sizes. Once you have learned to master this and order a magnitude smaller than usual they fit very well.

This particular product is a great favourite of mine. One of them is on most of the time. It is soft, very comfortable and keeps you at a comfortable temparature both indoor and outdoor. Compared to standard fleece the material keeps a proper surface in spite of frequent wearing.

By SNORAT from Pennsylvania on 2/28/2008

It really fits. The X-Large fits great. Wear these all the time during the cool season here in Pennsylvania.

By Blakington El Perro from LI, NY on 2/20/2008

Not as warm as i would have hoped. this product is "OK" nothing more, nothing less. It isn't amazingly warm, but warm enough as a mid-insulation layer. It does hold on to B.O. though.

By EARLY RETIREE from PA on 2/18/2008

OTHER THAN THE SLEEVE BEING A BIT TOO LONG THIS PULLOVER WASHES GREAT, IT WICKS AWAY MOISTURE AND TUCKS AWAY NICELY. YOU CAN WEAR IT AS A LAYER OR JUST BY ITSELF. YOU DONT HAVE TO BUY THOSE EXPENSIVE NAME BRANDS. GOOD JOB!

By Dad from Delaware on 2/6/2008

My sons and I spent a week snowboarding at Mt Snow, VT and the temperature ranged from 10 degree f to 10 below at the summit. The inside of our shell layer would be damp from perspiration yet the Techwick kept us warm and dry all day.

By Mish the Mom from Metrowest, Ma on 2/3/2008

I bought this for my very athletic 17 year old snowboarder as a midlayer. He loves it. Breathable and keeps him warm.

By bill from yuma, az on 1/31/2008

wish that i could wear the product on a daily basis, i love all techwick but espically the heavyweight, even with living in southern arizona!

By Gregg H from Columbus, OH on 1/26/2008

(+):casual, wekend and workout wear; (-):sleeves could be about an inch longer for me; (+/-): I liked the embroidered logo vs the decals; (+):great to layer.

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This shirt makes a fantastic layer. I run heavy distance in this shirt, and I am repeatedly amazed at how well it wicks sweat away. It is also surprisingly warm for a thin shirt, and makes a good shirt to wear when not working out.
That having been said, there are a few design flaws that spoil its engineering. First off, the shirt is too baggy to wear as a base layer. Secondly, the stitching and the zipper have not been covered on the inside of the shirt by a piece of fabric, so when using this as an underlayer the zipper not only chafes against the skin but also stays cold.
Despite these flaws, it is still an excellent make. My solution was simply wearing a Techwick 1 or Techwick 2 shirt underneath it, and the combination is the most effective I've ever worn

By Harry from Nebraska on 1/23/2008

An all round shirt

By Father Goose from Flowery Branch, GA on 1/23/2008

Sale Price was good. Perfect shirt for hiking.

By Shopper in the house from Long Island, NY on 1/23/2008

My husband plays soccer all year long and this is the perfect "underlayer" and he says it is warm and breathable and lightweight... So glad I bought it.

By Mukeman from Spirit Lake, IA on 1/8/2008

EMS Techwick is as good as it gets in a performance fabric. Best value in the biz.

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By Qio from NYC, NY on 1/5/2008

i decided to try these as the base layer for snowboarding...they are warm and light. But, the fabrics seems fuzzy, thus give an old-worn look.
i am a size medium on almost everything - and the small size of these shirts feels bigger than a medium. As a base layer, they feel too loose. If EMS makes x-small size, may be it'd be perfect.
I also tried to jog w/ these. Again, the almost baggie size made it super airy inside the shirt and made it really poor at trapping heat. If the fit were snug, i think the heat trapping ability would be improved.

By The E from Central New Jersey on 1/5/2008

I use it for hiking, works great !

By Steve the Backcountry Skier from Boulder, CO on 1/3/2008

I purchased this to wear over a base layer mid-weight long underwear and under an outer layer soft shell parka when backcountry skiing.

By Leslie from Greenwich, CT on 1/2/2008

I have lots of these shirts and gave them to the men in the family. Everyone loves them for all winter or cold weather activities!

By recreational skier from Trumbull, CT on 1/2/2008

Great product... Just wish they made in in turtleneck form.. I wear it over a Techwick T2 undershirt for skiing.

By Pinehurstgolfbum from Pinehurst, N.C. on 12/2/2007

Comfortable, warm and durable

By upstate Dave from Upstate NY on 11/21/2007

Base layer or used Techwick #1 for complete lightweight for hiking/skiing in temps from 25 to 35

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By Gerry Runner and Sailor from Meriden, Connecticut on 11/20/2007

I have two other heavy weight Tech shirts that I puchased last year 2006. The quality of these shirts is far superior to the new one I just bought. The collar on the new one is cheaply design , the new material is fuzzy and weak & is no where near the quality of last year's shirt.

This is the first time I have been disappointed by EMS, and I hate to complian but , I am paying a premium because I have had good results. I guess now that EMS is manufacturing in Mexico, things have gone down hill. And the shirts I bought last year were made by EMS in China... hmmm?

By Fred from Massachusetts on 11/11/2007

Dry and warm, but pricey. Wait for a sale.

By Pop's from Amsterdam, NY on 11/4/2007

one of the best outdoor products available anywhere

By Ludwig from Milford, NH on 9/23/2007

A pretty much perfect garment: lightweight & compact to pack, breathable, warm, easily cleaned & good looking too! Equally good when hiking/camping or tramping around in the city. With a couple of these & a couple of pairs of EMS Adventure pants, you're set for almost anywhere without lugging around a ton of clothing.

By Blue Osprey from New Milford, CT on 8/24/2007

Hiked using this shirt as only layer in temperatures from high 40's to mid 60's. Was quite comfortable and dry all day. I don't think the shirt is a "heavy" skin layer as claimed, more of a light/moderate skin layer.

By Hiking Bill from Ventnor, NJ on 6/25/2007

Even tho the style of the shirt has changed, the performance is great. Use it from mid-October thru April; sometimes in the cabin as leisure wear rather than turning the heat up!

By Bob from Boston MA on 5/22/2007

I thought the sleeves were going to be longer, I have long arms and it barely fits, especially when stretching out my arms.
Great for knocking around outdoors.

By Mike Scrappy from Northeastern CT on 4/3/2007

Teckwick is the most versatile technical apparel on the planet. Anyone who works long days needs to invest in EMS Techwick...The Urban Jungle is just as unforgiving as a weekend adventure...Having clothing that wicks away perspiration and keeps you dry and comfortable 14 hours after you put it on is one of the best feelings and it keeps you maximally productive...Try that with Fruit of the Loom cotton tee shirts and you will see it is truly night and day in performance!

By Neil from Pittsburgh PA on 2/21/2007

soft mterial

By mark from danbury ct on 2/20/2007

I like the new t1 t2 t3 classification. helps greatly putting things together. Great product that keeps getting better! I got the first ones that came out and they got pills and snags much easier

By Aussie from Providence, RI on 2/17/2007

I just don't want to take this shirt off. Its cold out. And when I am heading out, this is the first thing I now reach for. It does hold enough static to turn freak the cat out when it rubs mewith its nose, and it has piled a bit when washed, but these are minor things except to that cat.

By Mike from Cooperstown,N.Y. on 2/14/2007

I am surprised by how comfortable and warm this product is no matter what the temperature.

By J from Upstate New York (Adirondacks) on 2/14/2007

They are sized larger than size chart suggests. According to size chart my husband needed a med., but the small would've been perfect. Great shirt, I highly reccomend it!

By Packmule from Upstate NY on 2/7/2007

This shirt rocks!! I use it by itself or as a base layer for many outdoor activities throught the year. The only problem I found is it retains odor.

By Skibum from Saylorsburg, Pa. on 2/6/2007

The shirt is comfortable, and does a good job of wicking. Is not bulky at all, and there is no restraint when wearing the shirt!

By NYC Runner from New York, NY on 2/1/2007

Techwick is my favorite brand of technical clothing. I love the feel of the fabric and that it is odor resistant (important for a long-distance runner like me). This is their heavier product, ideal for cold winter days.

By Rob from Norwalk, CT on 2/1/2007

I live in the Northeast where most of my buddies put their motorcycles away for the winter. Last weekend, I put my Techwick Heavyweight over a lightweight performance undershirt, then finished with a denim shirt and my riding jacket with liner. Went for a one hour ride in 27 degree temperatures and could have stayed out longer if my riding buddy didn't get so cold. This is a great addition to my cold weather gear. It extends the riding season to virtually 12 months.

By Jimmy D from Cooperstown, NY on 1/25/2007

I love this product but I must say it is not as supple as last years thermo. There must have been a change in the material which seems abit less in quality. Still a great bang for you buck and I use it for skiing, hiking, climbing, and biking. I spend a lot of time in these things. Good stuff just go back to the old materials for the supple feel.

By TT from San Francisco, CA on 1/24/2007

I purchased this shirt for cold weather running, and it worked out perfectly. I also use it over a poly shirt while skiing (under most conditions the two layers and shell are perfect). This shirt does exactly what you would expect; it keeps you dry and warm. Everyone needs at least one shirt like this and EMS has offered a great one at a great price.

By Carl from Deering, NH on 1/23/2007

It is about 15 degrees F right now as I write this. I was outdoors most of the day, and wore just my T3 heavyweight Thermowick shirt with a Windstopper fleece jacket over it. I was quite comfortable. The shirt is basically a stylish and very durable long underwear top. I also had on the T2 Techwick bottoms under a pair of nylon ripstop hiking pants. That is another excellent product, and just right for a cold winter day. I wear a version of Techwick for all seasons, T-1 for warmer weather, and the T-3 tops for cooler weather, from the Fall to early Spring. It looks good enough to wear for casual wear, and tough enough for backpacking and hiking. I have even used it as PJs, for sleeping in cooler weather with a lighter weight sleeping bag. That is lighter and more versatile than carrying a heavier weight sleeping bag. You can wear Techwick, but you can't wear a sleeping bag! Besides, you usually spend more time hiking than you do sleeping anyway.

By Flaxin the Scouter from Quincy, MA on 1/16/2007

This shirt is not only warm, but really keeps me dry and is very soft on my skin. You can easily wear this all day in all kinds of situations and temperatures.

By Dennis - coolbreeze from Bear, DE on 1/9/2007

I wore this top with a light wind jacket on a 29degree breezy morning run. It was comfortable and warm, but not overheated, and kept the damp chill away. It also seems to manage the sweat well, from what I could tell. A little poetry for you guys. After the run, the shirt did not get odors.

By goskier from Rochester, NY on 1/8/2007

EMS description is accurate and its a nice looking, comfortable shirt. Good for cool to cold weather activities.

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By boushamichelle from Great Falls, MT on 1/7/2007

Came with a big flaw in the front of the shirt....was a gift and I was embarrassed, but giftee didn't want to send it back. I am not happy with the price for that kind of quality!

By Doug from Stonington, CT on 1/3/2007

The Techwick line of clothes has me covered winter, spring, summer and fall, from top to bottom. The thermo heavyweight is a cold weather favorite. This product puts Under Armour to shame!

By Jorge from Central, ME on 1/3/2007

I bought one used it so much in such a short period of time I wore it out. I now have bought another two T3s different color and rotate them so as to not wear just one out. Living in Maine and travel quite a bit for my military job I find this to be the best travel shirt available because its versatility allows it to ad just to the different climates across the country.

By CR from Newport, RI on 1/2/2007

I bought two of these last year and they quickl became my favorite shirts. This Christmas I added three more in a variety of colors and couldn't be happier with them. The cut on this year's model seems a little fuller, neck a tad higher, but otherwise great shirt!

By Stuart from Coral Springs, FL on 1/2/2007

This shirt was very comfortable on a recent trip to Park City Utah. Skiing temperatures ranged from 15F to 40F and I was fine with just this shirt and a shell on the warm day.
Great.

By Camden from Chicago on 12/6/2006

I was looking for something warm and wind-resistant. This is neither. It also seems too loose and heavy for exercise activities.