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Reviews > Clothing > Shirts > Smartwool Microweight Fitted T > Lynne Durham > Long Term ReportLONG-TERM REPORT Smartwool Microweight T-ShirtBy Lynne Durham NAVIGATE THIS REPORT
PRODUCT INFORMATION
More information can be found on the Smartwool Web site and in
my field
report. SUMMARYOver the course of the six-month testing period, the Smartwool
Microweight Fitted T saw extensive use across a wide variety of
activities. The shirt could easily be called "well loved." In addition
to loose threads at various hem lines reported during the field-testing
phase, the
shirt
exhibited signs of wear and tear toward the end of the test period.
However, I do not think this was unusual for the amount of and variety
of activities to which the shirt was subjected. The shirt was soft and
comfortable, with none of the itchiness often associated with wool. It
wicked
perspiration well, dried quickly and did not hold onto odors
excessively. The Smartwool Microweight Fitted T was a great base layer,
especially for endurance activities like backpacking. FIELD CONDITIONSIn addition to the conditions the shirt was subjected to
during the field-testing period, the shirt has additionally been used
in the following conditions:
FIELD ACTIVITIES
During
the testing period to date, this shirt has seen extensive use across a
wide
variety of activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The
most important question I hoped to answer during the
long-term phase of this test was regarding the overall durability of
the T. Specifically, I was interested in whether the loose seam threads
would eventually unravel and whether the shirt would develop any worn
areas. Despite repeated washings, the loose, fraying seams did not unravel further during long-term testing. However, the shirt did develop some worn-through areas. Three tiny holes have been found on the shirt, which do not appear to be at any particular stress points. |
 One of the holes that appeared |
| Additionally, a
hole/wear area appeared on the edge of one of the arm hems. These holes may well have been associated with bushwhacking through thorny areas. However, it must also be noted that I found the holes after a washing and not immediately following a bushwhacking episode. I do not believe these holes represent any flaw or lack of durability on this shirt's part. This shirt was used extensively during the testing period, and much more aggressively than the casual backpacker might use it. I estimate it was worn during at least 60 days and was probably washed at least 20 times during the testing period. Overall, I am very pleased with the Smartwool Microweight Fitted T. |
 The hole/wear area on sleeve hem |
Thank you to Smartwool and BackpackGearTest for the
opportunity to evaluate this shirt.
| Name | Lynne Durham |
| Gender | Female |
| Height | 5' 10" (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 153 lb (69 kg) |
| Age | 43 |
| lynnedurham AT yahoo DOT com | |
| Location | Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA |
| Shirt size | US Women's Large |