Hi Kenny, Besides all the sales & marketing types claiming otherwise, my personal experience of these type of "climate control" * T shirts has not been good. Being the avid golfer, I have invested in this expensive material before but never found them to be as effective as keeping me cool as the good old cotton polo. Another drawback for these types of material is that they are not very hardwearing. They pluck / rip easily and are not as hardy if put on a high temperature wash. As such, I wouldn't advise them if you are planning to use them for outdoor work. This is based on personal, non-occupational experience though, so I would be very interested to see how you get on with this in a workplace setting. Maybe there's a new super product I'm not aware of. Best Regards, Ian * I've not used your description as this is a copywritten brand name of a German sportswear company with a certain number of stripes (who I wouldn't like to offend)!

I agree with Clairel, It's good effective kit. I wash mine inside out to prevent the surface piling. Alternatively put it in a mesh bag before washing. And it will need washing often as it soon starts to pong a bit!

Clair, surely you know the old saying - horses sweat, men perspire and ladies glow - surley you were glowing?

Thanks for the responses, we work in the Paper Industry and the machine houses are extremely hot all year round. Even for the wasps stay clear! hence the reason for the wicking product rather than cotton. There might be someone out there who has tried this!!! if not we may have found a nearby manufacturer that who might be able to help us. However, will also take into some of the advice given, not hard wearing, easily damaged etc. Similar to some of the " athletes" that replied I do some cycling and use similar products for this. Thanks for all the responses, much appreciated. Kenny G