Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt
Review by Erin Trail
The Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt is a camp shirt that’s excellent both on and off the trail.
Features
- 100% recycled polyester mesh fabric
- Micro holes as part of the fabric knit for excellent breathability
- Flat-felled seams for durability and comfort when wearing a pack
- Straight hem is made to be worn untucked
Detailed Review
The Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt has quickly become one of my favorite shirts for the summer. The shirt requires zero effort to look great – the collar stays nicely shaped and the shirt washes and air dries well, looking as good as new each time.
I am a women’s size medium on the Marmot size guide. The Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt is slightly oversized with camp shirt vibes. I prefer a more slim fit and found that the size small works best for me. If you want a looser fit, then go with the recommended size from the size guide.
The shirt performs extremely well as a hiking or cycling shirt, thanks to the AirExchange fabric. This fabric is made from 100% recycled polyester and has micro holes throughout. The holes aren’t big enough to make the shirt see-through – you have to hold the shirt up to a light to see them. But the holes offer incredible air flow and breathability.
I’ve been wearing the Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt as a business casual shirt to work and also as a performance item on the mountain bike.
The Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt performs wonderfully as an athletic shirt. The bottom hem hits me mid-hip and the sleeves come down mid-bicep. The sleeves aren’t tight, even with my larger shoulders and arms, leaving plenty of room to move around.
I usually wear a hydration pack when I mountain bike, and have found that the Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt works well beneath a pack, with no rubbing or bunching.
The Marmot Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt is also durable. I haven’t noticed any pilling or wear from my pack. I also haven’t seen any snags from close encounters with scratchy trees.
I especially like this shirt because of it’s versatility. I can easily wear it to the office and then go straight to my after-work group ride. It also easily goes from trail to the brewery or lunch at a restaurant, looking fresh and unwrinkled.
Closing Thoughts
The Marmot AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt is a lightweight camp shirt option that’s equally at home on the trail, at camp, or in town.
The Women’s AirExchange Perforated Short-Sleeve Shirt is available for both men and women. The women’s option is available in 4 colorways and in sizes ranging from XS to XL. The men’s option is available in 7 colorways and in sizes ranging from S to XXL.
Erin Trail
Trail Boss of Stoke
Erin is a former Montana park ranger with a degree in environmental engineering. She loves getting into technical details while putting her gear (and herself) through the paces. She shares her home in Colorado with her husband, Will, and her 3 cats (Zipper, Brewtus, and Simcoe).
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