Patagonia Womens Silkweight Capilene T-Shirt

Review Date
June 13, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: wendyt(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $20.00 at Sierra Trading Post

Summary:
I love this shirt! This fit is form fitting/snug and needs to be taken into consideration when ordering. However, as a relatively petite person, it was refreshing to find something that actually fits. I wore this shirt and the longsleeve version while kayaking in Baja in May and was cool and dry the whole time. It's very breathable and great at wicking.

Similar Products Used:
lightweight and midweight capilene

Review Date
July 13, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Aurora(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Columbus, OH USA

Summary:
Hi, I like the tank much better. I have tried these short sleeve T-shirts on numerous times and they are too snug and the sleeves are too long and bind in the wrong place. I am muscly with big shoulders, so the tanks fit better. But I probably just buy one will and put it through its paces soon.

Customer Service:
I have been buying Patagonia mens and womens products for 16 years, and have been happy with the merchandise overall.
But I do have big concerns! What upsets me most is the return policy and how they claim just send it back! I used to have no problem sending things back,say when the elastic from a pair of expedition weight underwear lost its zing in one winter or the elastic lost it in their Baggies shorts. They sent me a replacement back pronto or my money back. But recently, they won't take back things I buy. I bought about 8 silkweight capliene shirts in different colors. I only tried them on and didn't like some of the colors on me, so I washed them and returned them. They were in totally perfect condition! They then sent me back the shirts and said they would not refund my money. The next year, I bought a Patagonia R3 mens jacket and discovered a design problem with the pocket design,where the zipper caught on the inside pocket material, preventing the pocket from being unziped. I returned it and they wrote a nasty letter to me to say they prefer me not to do business with them anymore! Can you believe that?
The other compaint I have is that their womens sizes are too small! I need XL to even think about buying their tops! I end up buying unisex.

Similar Products Used:
Bought during 1987-1989: Expedition weight underwear: W's leggings, Zip-T's, Wallace 3 button L/S : Excellent and Tough!!! Navy color and Bright blue my favorite colors for women.

But: 1995 Expedition Weight Underwear Zip-T fell apart within 3 washings! Sent back, got refund no problem.

1997 Midweight Capliene underwear: W's XL Zip-T's :Excellent. Colors so-so for women.

1995-2001 Silkweight tanks, Long sleeve Crews, excellent, durabable, but colors so-so for women. Excellent.

W's Baggies shorts: light, easy drying, durable, elastic used to loose it too soon on a pair bought back in 1990.

Bought Stretch Midweight Capliene underwear, and still have them 6 years later in great condition! I love them! Warm,stretchy, comfortable to wear all the time, and durable!
But they don't make Stretch Midweight anymore that I can find! Isn't that always what happens!

Review Date
January 30, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Jen(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from San Diego, CA

Price Paid:  $35.00 at Patagonia website

Summary:
I actually bought the stretch silkweight top. It's a little more snug than I would like (I've tried on the regular silkweight top, and I prefer the slightly looser fit). But I still like the way it feels, and the strech gives well making this a good top for climbing and running. Very breathable and dries quickly. Perfect for warm weather.

Customer Service:
Their customer service is great! A shirt I had bought got 2 holes in it the first time I wore it, and they had no problems taking it back and sending me a top that was a little more durable for what I was doing. I have not heard any bad things about their service. I also like that they practice what they preach (especially in regards to the environment).

Similar Products Used:
TNF Performance Crew (also a really nice top for warm weather, even better than Patagonia's)