Pyrenees T19 ho0ded long-sleeve shirt

Description: Path Projects was started by runners who thought they could better design technical running apparel than the big companies dominating the market. The American company sought out innovative materials and spent many miles testing out designs until developing pieces that it thought were significant improvements from what’s typically available to runners.

The Pyrenees T19 hooded long-sleeve shirt shows the thought that goes into each product. It starts with the Tencel blended fabric, which is breathable, moisture-wicking and odor-resistant. The sustainable fabric is made from eucalyptus wood pulp, which helps give the top better stretchability than traditional technical running apparel while feeling very soft against the skin. It feels more like cotton or wool than polyester. On the design side, the hoodie features pull-out hand coverings and a slot on the left arm so you can read your watch or GPS without pulling up your sleeve. The snorkel hood keeps your neck and head warm at the start of the run — helped by the contoured fit that moves with your head and doesn’t get blown off by the wind.

For those runners who spend a lot of time on the road or trails, the thought that went into the Pyrenees T19 will be much appreciated.

Price: $72, pathprojects.com

Jeff Banowetz, Tribune News Service

The Pyrenees T19 hooded long-sleeve shirt shows the thought that goes into each Path Projects product. (Path Projects/TNS)

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