Vivida QuickDry Surf Tee

On more than one occasion this shirt has been a true saviour, due to its rapid drying ability and its cool, breezy design, allowing comfort in direct sun.

Whilst I personally favour the shirt over its standard cotton, or rash vest counterparts, its unusual sizing did warrant some frustration at times. As a consistent wearer of medium shirts since my early teens, I was surprised to discover the overly long approach adopted by Vivida, and I’m still unsure if this was a conscious manufacturing decision. If it was purposely made larger than average I can understand the comfort and cooling benefits but it seemed slightly bigger and longer than most shop bought ‘large’ sizes I’ve tried wearing in the past.

The design is sleek and fitting for a watersport enthusiast but as a photographer used to observing small detail, I would have to critique the slight lack of clarity in the print, which, when compared against other established branded shirts, looks mildly blurry. I would recommend a size check before purchasing, and a comparison with other similar products but cannot fault the comfort and practical benefits of this fun looking and protective tee.

Pros:

• Cool and comfortable.
• Attractive design.
• Rapidly wicks away moisture.

Cons:

• Unusual sizing.
• Slightly blurry printed design.

Price: £34.00