The open, highly breathable knit and feathery weight of Capilene 2 affords unhindered airflow and exceptional wicking for endurance activities in warm to moderate temperatures. Capilene 2 is our fastest drying Capilene . It also serves as an excellent baselayer beneath Capilene 3 or 4 during active use on colder days.The women's silhouette has a contoured profile for efficient wicking and unimpeded mobility. Curvilinear construction defines a sleek fit and seam placements that won't chafe beneath pack, bib or luggage straps. Common Threads Recycling ProgramResearch shows that the environmental impact of recycling worn-out Capilene base layers into new polyester fiber is significantly lower than making that same fiber from virgin materials. Taking into account that worn-out garments are diverted from trash incinerators, making new polyester fiber from recycled garments results in an energy savings of 76% and a CO2 emissions greenhouse gasses reduction of 71%, versus creating that fiber from new raw material. Capilene Core Performance Capilene base layers afford quick-drying, next-to-skin moisture management for all activities in all conditions from high-altitude bivies to sun-soaked water sports. Learn more |