The size chart above should serve as a general guide. If you would like assistance in determining the proper size, please send the following information to contact@desotosport.com.
WEIGHT - Accuracy helps us provide a more accurate size for you.
CHEST - Fullest part of breast, measured as the largest part of circumference right over the pectoral muscle.
WAIST - Circumference measured at the belly-button line - this is NOT the same as your pants waist size.
HIPS - Circumference measured at the widest point, NOT at your hips where your belt may go. Typically this will measure just a few inches below your hip bones and around the largest part of the glutes.
If you do not have a tape measure and you need something to measure with, use a belt, or smart phone power cord, and a ruler.
Description
This Skin Cooler™ Silk Tile fabric is knitted into small square tiles that provide more breathability between the squares and cooling within the squares. This shirt has the same cut and fit as the original Skin Cooler Silk and Skin Cooler Honeycomb Tech Tees. The result is loose-fitting cool comfort at a very affordable price.
There are good tech tees and there are bad tech tees. The ones you get for cheap are bad, and the ones you get for free are cheap. If you are looking for a technical tee shirt that really works you can stop looking.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance.
Fit Type: Relaxed Fit - not baggy and loose, but not skin tight. If you own any other De Soto Top and you are happy with the fit, we highly recommend you go with the same size.
Fit Note: This is a knit fabric so it does have stretch around the torso (horizontal stretch), but there is no elastane in it so there is almost no stretch up and down (similar to a woven dress shirt). If you own any of our other Skin Cooler tops, you will wear the same size, yet it will rest more loosely.
Please do not assume your size, please use our size chart. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com.
Features and Benefits:
Skin Cooler Silk fabric blocks 75% UVB rays while remaining breathable and cool.
Skin Cooler Silk is a 100% polyester.
This shirt will not shrink, pill, or fade.
Offset seams eliminate the potential to chafe.
This is not a compression garment, and is designed from both training and for workouts where aerodynamics are not as important.
Measurements:
Length
Circumference
Small
25.5 in
37 in
Medium
26.5 in
41 in
Large
27.5 in
44 in
X-Large
28.5 in
47 in
Measurements: Entropy of Color, Black Hive, & Retro Stripe (slightly longer)
Length
Circumference
Small
28.25 in
38 in
Medium
29.25 in
41 in
Large
30.25 in
44 in
X-Large
31.25 in
46 in
Note:No garment should ever be a substitute so we always recommend you wear sunscreen underneath these, and all, products. It is crucial to keep in mind that a sunscreen's (whichever brand you may choose) SPF/UPF rating refers only to its ability to protect skin from UVB radiation. Because we know that UVA damage can be just as insidious, it is essential for the health of your skin that you use a sunscreen that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
PRODUCT CODE: LTT
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Skin Cooler 90™
Stretch fabric blocks 90% UVB rays while creating a cooling sensation that actually keeps you cooler.
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What makes ours different?
Our Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees.
I wore my new shirt this morning for a 20 mile bike ride where the temperature was above 85 degrees. It was great in that it didn’t get all wet and actually felt cool. I would love to get another one or two of these but they don’t currently have my size
I want to say how quick Katie and Emillo were on responding to me on my questions and getting my order straight.
Emillo you were really quick with the saddle cover information after I sent you the info on my seat. I appreciate it.
Katie, you have been so great. You helped me before and came through again with this order. You are definitely an asset to De Soto Sport.
I appreciate your help so much. You are quick to respond and appear to have a lot of patience. You must have to deal with a lot of customers and seem to stay friendly and helpful during all of the conversations to try to help the customer.
The cool tech tees are great and so comfortable to wear to workout in.
Love the bike seat. Thanks Emillo for your help with that.
Just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much I love these shirts! I bought one locally with the HURT100 design and used it during a recent race. I don’t usually wear a shirt when running on Oahu because they get saturated quickly and most wet shirts are a nightmare of discomfort. However, this race is quite exposed to midday sun, and I figured I would just ditch the shirt if it became uncomfortable. That never happened. It felt great all day! So, I bought these and they have become the only shirts I’ll wear while running out here. Thanks for the great product!
Wow! Has it been 500 + days?!? I bought four skin cooler silk tech tees and enjoy using them even now! Frankly, I couldn’t tell if wore any of them 5 or 50 days, let alone 500, especially when I point out I wore one this morning on my morning run!
(p.s. I think this is the first review I have ever given to any product! Well earned 5 stars!)
I can’t say enough good things about these shirts. They are easily the most comfortable shirts I’ve ever worn during the hot, humid summer days we’ve been having in New Jersey and New York this year. The quality is outstanding!
I purchased one to try out. Loved it so much I bought 2 more. Wore them for running in Hawaii. They are so awesome! Kept me much cooler than my other tech t’s. Nice loose fit too! Another quality product from DeSoto!
I have two sons that are very similar to my size both are eyeballing this shirt. I am once again “cool” on more than one meaning of it 😂. Super comfortable and light. Doesn’t even feel like I am wearing a shirt.
These tops are not only fashionable but extremely comfortable and breathable in hot weather. The size chart is spot on for great fit. I’ve been using De Soto for over 20 years, including my first Hawaii Ironman in 2003. Thank you for all the comfort and performance!
The Skin Cooler Tech Tee shirts are incredibly comfortable, durable, and cool. I own five Tech Tees and my older ones still look great and wash up great. I like the new styles and so I bought another in black.
I love the simple, subdued look. I love the trim fit. I love the thinness of the material, yet know it will be durable. All DeSoto products are! Feels comfortable against my skin.
I love the Skin Cooler shirts. I live in Mississippi and it is HOT and HUMID here. They truly wick away the sweat and in turn use that to keep you cool on hot humid days especially. The shirt may seam 'thicker' however, don't let that make you look the other direction, this ends up helping you in the long run, pardon the pun. Wash and hang dry it will last forever.
If there was anything I would change, (nitpicking) it would to move the tag just behind the neck to the bottom rim of the shirt. It only bothers me for a mile then I forget its there.
I like the shirts feel and coverage but it is an odd bright blue that doesnt match black or blue shorts. Could be worse but I’d wear it more if the color was more compatible.
These shirts are so awesome I bought a few! I have been running for decades and have worn running shirts made from a variety of materials, from cotton to tech fabrics. They all had their strengths and weaknesses, but these shirts are basically perfect. They are light, breathable, comfortable, and not too baggy or too tight. The other thing I love about these shirts is that I don’t need to apply Body Glide to my lats, inner bicep area, or nipples. In other words, I have never experienced chafing with these shirts no matter the distance I have run. I should also mention that the sizing advice in the description is spot-on. I wear an XL in the Skin Cooler full-zip top and the XL in this shirt fits me perfectly. I highly recommend this shirt. You will not be disappointed!
My De Soto Skin Cooler Silk Tee is great. It is very light and super comfortable. The fit is relaxed and the size L fits me very well at 5’11” and 205 lbs.
Love, love, love this shirt. One of the best sports shirts I’ve bought that keeps me cool and protected from sun. Washes great. Fits great. Can you make then in long sleeve?
Overall nice product. Would like to see the next version with thinner material for quicker drying. Also, would be great if the tag on the back is smaller.
Desoto apparel has always been my first choice with Triathlon Gear. The skin cooler silk tee is light breathable and feels sensuous next to the skin. With the weather warming up in Hawaii this shirt feels absolutely comfortable during my runs. I plan to get another.
I am a big fan of De Soto products as I find them to be well made, long lasting, comfortable, and made to enhance the enjoyment and experience of fitness and triathlon.
Often, I have to order a size up because most clothing fits snugly and are designed for fit/trim builds.
These run shirts are different. I actually had to return the large for medium because the design is more suited to less than perfect and perhaps aging bodies and athletes. The quality, fit and expected durability seem to be present as in all De Soto wear.
I am a two time Ironman that started late in life (first one at 53) and De Soto has carried me through almost every mile of training and competing.
These shirts are cool, comfortable, breathable and look good. I look forward to hot, humid SC weather to enjoy the full benefits of these quality products.
Thanks to all at De Soto!
I really like this top. Always my first shirt to grab for runs and indoor training (weights/cardio). It is very light and wisks persperation well. In the winter, it doesn't chaffe nipples or arm pits. Summer, it is simply a super light and cooling shirt in the heat.
