98 SPOTLIGHT
And breathe…
Vivida – QuickDry Surf Tee
Buy from: https://www.vividalifestyle.com/menswater/beachshackquickdry
Price: £34.00
WORD AND PICS: ROBERT CARROLL
THE BREATHABLE VIVIDA TEE HAS BEEN ON AND OFF CONTINUOUSLY
THROUGHOUT THIS UNUSUALLY HOT BRITISH SUMMER AND HAS JUST
ARRIVED BACK FROM A WATER SPORT TRIP IN ZADAR, CROATIA.
On more than one occasion this shirt
has been a true savoir, due to its rapid
drying ability and it’s 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 & longer than
most shop bought 'Large' sizes I've tried
on in the past.
The design is sleek and fitting for a water
sports 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
uk
WIND
SURFING
against other established branded shirts,
looks mildly blurry. .
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
Conclusion
I would recommend a size check
before purchasing and a
comparison with other similar
Cons:
Unusual sizing
Slightly blurry printed design