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A technological marvel; stay cool when the competition gets hot.
The DeSoto Men's Skin Cooler long sleeve top is a synthetic silk base layer engineered with biomimicry to keep you cool in the hottest conditions.
The Skin Cooler features a non-compressive, next-to-skin fit and short sleeves that are great for layering whether its a jersey or suit jacket and button up on a hot day. The curved front and back hems offer a little more coverage and comfort, tucked or untucked. Three vertical pockets stacked along the spine are designed to hold ice and/or cold sponges during a race for rapid cooling as well as other small items like gels, keys or a phone.
The material is a stretchy Skin Cooler 90™ fabric that blocks 90% of UVB rays and significantly cools the skin in warm temperatures and while wet. Offset seaming prevents chafing and skin irritation, ensuring total comfort.
DeSoto's long sleeve Skin Cooler will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cooling sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees. If you need to stay cool in the toughest temperatures, the Skin Cooler is certain to fit the bill.
Features:
- Skin Cooler 90™ stretch fabric blocks 90% of UVB rays while creating a cooling sensation that actually keeps you cooler
- Cooling technology is embedded in the fabric and will NOT wash out
- Long length top for those with long torsos or in need of more coverage
- Curved-tail™ front and back for comfort tucked in or untucked
- A great short sleeve triathlon top; next-to-skin, zipperless
- The best first layer under a dress shirt with a suit and tie
- Offset seams eliminate the potential to chafe
- DeSoto advises against repeated use in a chlorinated pool
- Three vertical pockets for nutrition gels, ice, or cold sponges commonly available at aid stations in triathlons and long endurance races. Pockets line up along your spine and are designed to help your cool your body
- This is not a compression garment, yet it is supposed to fit snug, for aerodynamic purposes or as a base layer under dress attire
- Made in the USA
Note: Please do not assume your size, refer to size chart for accurate sizing. Triathlon apparel is meant to fit next-to-skin. This is to eliminate potential chafing, and unnecessary drag during the swim, bike and run. If you are not comfortable with this type of fit and or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Garment will fit the most snug the first time you put it on, it will relax slightly once wet.
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Size Chart
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Height | 0"-5'6" | 5'6"-5'8" | 5'9"-6'0" | 6'0"-6'2" | 6'2"-6'5" | 0"-6'5" |
| Chest | 0"-37" | 37"-39" | 39"-42" | 42"-45" | 45"-48" | 0"-49" |
| Waist | 22"-24" | 24"-27" | 27"-32" | 32"-35" | 35"-41" | 42"-0" |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Height | 0"-5'6" | 5'6"-5'8" | 5'9"-6'0" | 6'0"-6'2" | 6'2"-6'5" | 0"-6'5" |
| Chest | 0"-37" | 37"-39" | 39"-42" | 42"-45" | 45"-48" | 0"-49" |
| Waist | 22"-24" | 24"-27" | 27"-32" | 32"-35" | 35"-41" | 42"-0" |
Specifications
Sleeve Type: Long Sleeve | |
Discipline: Triathlon | |
White - Small | Mfg PartNum: LSSC-WHT-S |
White - Medium | Mfg PartNum: LSSC-WHT-M |
White - Large | Mfg PartNum: LSSC-WHT-L |
White - X-Large | Mfg PartNum: LSSC-WHT-XL |
News Print - Medium | Mfg PartNum: LSSC_nwsprt_M |
News Print - Large | Mfg PartNum: LSSC_nwsprt_L |
News Print - X-Large | Mfg PartNum: LSSC_nwsprt_XL |
Reviews
Purchased to provide sun protection and sweat wicking in hot weather. Have found it to be effective and cooling, and will take it on a cycling vacation later this month to region with 100+ F / 37+ C daytime temperatures. Long length in rear is fine by me and not an issue (am 6'1"/190 cm height). Tight fit but not compressive and feels very light. Washes easily and dries quickly. Am using just the lowest of the 3 pockets, would have preferred an horizontal row of three (thus minus 1 star in rating). Material is very stretchy and encases whatever you have in pocket so you really have to stop cycling to get anything out of a pocket. Good and fair value for money as it does what it is intended to do very well. Will likely wear as an underlayer in cooler weather too.
Works well, very comfortable. The middle pocket is a little weird, but it still works if you want to out something there and not think about it. Wore it in 100 degree temps and help with the heat and sun protection.
I bought it to wear in hot weather and it does stay cool. I haven't worn it as a base layer yet and that is probably where it will work best. Wearing it as a jersey is a bit strange since the pockets are arranged vertically up the center of the back and not across the lower back like a typical jersey. Also it is VERY long, if i stand to pedal and then sit back down on the saddle I end up sitting on the tail of the shirt. A real problem if you have something in the bottom pocket.....
I wanted something with long sleeves to wear during hot weather, the fabric is breathable but it's too long. If I stand up and on the pedals when I sit back down I'm on the tail of the shirt (and whatever I have in the pocket). It only has one useful pocket, the second pocket it between your shoulder blades (try reaching into that one!). I'll use it as a base layer when it get cooler but not for hot summer days.
Fantastic cooling capability. I bought the flag design, and got lots of compliments on it during a 75 mile event ride, which ended in temps over 95. It provides a great (sweat proof) solution to sun protection on long rides. I love the fit too - size medium (I'm 6.0 and 175lbs)... but runs long in the body, when I have loaded with phone and food in the vertical pockets it tends hang very low on the butt, touching the seat
I see several reviews on this top and notice stars removed for the pockets. The pockets go down the center back and cool your spine area when you place ice or cool water in the pockets. When its hot out, try putting some ice in the top pocket. It will cool you off and then stay wet for further cooling. It's an amazing piece of kit for hot rides/running.
As a cyclist I'm looking for lightweight layers for use under my short sleeved jerseys mostly to be used for the UV protection. I'm 6'0 and 178 lbs. the size is perfect. Gotta like the color as well! Priced a bit more than I'd usually pay, but overall I'm pleased.
