Qik Cool Essential Mesh sleeveless base layer

Made of seamless Light Dry fabric, the Qik sleeveless jersey fits your body perfectly and keeps it dry even on the hottest summer days. It is worn directly as a first layer on the skin, underneath jerseys and braces, and in case of extreme perspiration or heat, the hydrophobic fabric does not absorb sweat but tends to push it to the outer layer through the mesh allowing both evaporation and ensuring excellent breathability. When it gets cold, e.g. due to a cold wind during stops, descents or in cooler seasons, the moisture remains between the fabrics contributing to the insulation. In terms of weight, the hollow fibre fabric makes it extremely light, as well as being anti-static, anti-bacterial and therefore anti-odour. A second skin, minimalist, soft and close to the body, elastic with less resistance in all directions, which will protect you from sudden temperature changes and friction with upper garments.


Features

NoSeam: single tube with no seams, a source of irritation due to friction and chafing.
Mid Comp: medium compression, adheres to the body without being uncomfortable.


Technology

Light Dry Fiber

This is a high-performance yarn in terms of breathability, insulation and lightness. During situations of non-intensive activities, it allows the heat to evaporate outwards, in the form of steam, however during intensive activities, thanks to the low coefficient absorption of liquids (hydrophobic action) and the triboelectric action, the sweat produced in the form of liquid is transferred from the warmest part (skin) to the coldest part towards the outside, always keeping the skin dry and the temperature constant. The thermoregulation is favored by the very low thermal conductivity which makes it more insulating than wool. Therefore results as a barrier towards the outside climate but yet at the same time breathable keeping the skin warm in winter and cool in summer. Body temperature management is an important factor in sports performance: the body produces more heat under stress, ranging from 1-1.5 kcal per minute to 6-7, up to 15-20 kcal per minute, depending on the sport. To this, adding the variation of the temperature from the external environment in relation to which, the body reacts by dissipating heat, especially in the form of steam above 18 °C. Under extreme conditions of high humidity and external ambient temperatures, the body loses heat through skin vasodilatation (resulting in increased blood flow to the skin) and increased sweat production. The muscles will therefore have a lower blood supply which consequent to lack of oxygen. Another fundamental characteristic is lightness, due to its low specific weight, without sacrificing comfort and thermal insulation.