Well at least it has been for me here in Kauai for the last week. And that means I got to test out some warm-weather clothes before summer hits Seattle (oh, sometime around August!).
The ExO JavaTech Sleeveless Tee got more use in the last week than I care to admit (i.e. I wore it an embarrassing number of times while many tops I packed stayed in my luggage).
I wore it hiking, to the pool, and to get shave ice (ahem, also an embarrassing number of times).
It’s a simple enough tank top but has a few properties that make it stand out over others.
First, it’s manufactured from processed coffee grounds (you heard me right). Somehow, this gives the material more surface in which to pull the perspiration off of your body and also helps neutralize odor (which is likely why I could get away with wearing it so often!).
The fit is comfortable (if not just a tad loose at the bottom) and, as a result, I could see how this would also be a good tee to go running in. It’s also rated a UPF 15+ so it’s good for Kauai sunshine.
It has been hot all week (hovering around 90 most of the time) so when I wasn’t in the air-conditioned car or hotel room, I was sweating. I noticed that once I removed the tee, the moisture dried up pretty quickly – also great for when I washed it out in the sink and let it air dry for the next day 🙂
What I Love
- The color (ha ha – my favorite, purple)
- Its quick dry nature
- The wide shoulder material (ensuring no bra strap shows)
Not So Much
- It’s just a tad long for my body size (I have the medium but I know the small would be too small for me)
- I wish, too, that it was just a tad more tailored at the bottom. It’s a bit billowy and I found myself tucking a piece of it into my shorts just so I didn’t look pregnant
- At $50 on the ExOfficio site, I think it’s a little pricey for a tank top (um, sleeveless tee) but I would expect to be able to wear this for at least a couple of warm-weather seasons so perhaps that makes it worth it (?)
The JavaTech comes in a variety of colors including Dark Lavender (pictured above), Black, Lychee, South Pacific, and Sea Foam.
Available on Amazon starting at under $40.
Travel Well,
Beth
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