coolmax

Tom Blum said:

It's getting hot here in florida.

Could someone refresh my memory about buying coolmax shirts at WalMart??

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What brand? Are they clearly marked "Coolmax" on the labels?? Any other
pointers??

What Wal-Mart sells is the Dri-Star fabric shirts, the brand is Starter.

Don't bother with the Starter shirts that have a zipper and don't say
Dri-Star (but are still polyester). I bought a couple of those and
they're not good for moisture wicking, plus they snag and run very easily.

The Dri-Star shirts can snag on velcro too, but they'll just "pill"
rather than running.

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Could someone refresh my memory about buying coolmax shirts at
WalMart??

My recollection is that folks were buying a "DryStar" product made by
Starter. It is not a coolmax product, but has a similar wicking fabric.

~ Nanc
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Louisiana

Tom Blum said:

It's getting hot here in florida.
Could someone refresh my memory about buying coolmax shirts at WalMart??
I tried last year, in late summer, but was unsuccessful in locating
any there.
I may just be "Shoppingly Challenged"!!!
What brand? Are they clearly marked "Coolmax" on the labels?? Any other
pointers??
TIA,
Tom

I'm not sure about labelling regulations in teh US and what is required
but where "Cool Max" is a recognized brand of FABRIC, it's to the
advantage of the clothing manufacturers to make sure potential customers
have that information. I've bought my husband several t-shirts style
jerseys at a Canadian dept store. It's their in-house brand name and all
the jerseys were marked "Cool Max" fabric.

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Quoted message said:

It's getting hot here in florida.

Could someone refresh my memory about buying coolmax shirts at

WalMart??

Quoted message said:

I tried last year, in late summer, but was unsuccessful in locating

any

Quoted message said:

there.

I may just be "Shoppingly Challenged"!!!

What brand? Are they clearly marked "Coolmax" on the labels?? Any

other

Quoted message said:

pointers??

TIA,

Tom

Do yourself a favor and visit Campmor.com they will have real Coolmax as
well as DuoFold (my pref) T's for even less money than the Starter
stuff. They are more "cottony" feeling. I just paid $6.99 for short
sleeve and 7.99 for long sleeve. I have 2 of the starter shirts (I
started that first thread years ago!) and never touch them anymore.
(though they work just fine)

Thanks to Victor Kan,Nanc and MLB for the advice. I feel competent to shop
now.

Tom

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Do yourself a favor and visit Campmor.com they will have real Coolmax as
well as DuoFold (my pref) T's for even less money than the Starter
stuff. They are more "cottony" feeling. I just paid $6.99 for short
sleeve and 7.99 for long sleeve. I have 2 of the starter shirts (I
started that first thread years ago!) and never touch them anymore.
(though they work just fine)

I'd second that. I have a number of Duofold coolmax and hydroduct
shirts and they work pretty well too. They also sell them cheap at
sierratradingpost.com.

I still like the Starter Dri-Star shirts too. They're thicker and keep
you a little warmer than the coolmax stuff does.

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Hey Tom, try the Adidas store at the Prime Outlets mall at I-4 and I Drive
in Mickeytown next time you are over there. They call their wicking stuff
"climacool" and I find shirts and shorts there all the time from $5-15.

I have a couple of the Starter shirts and my complaints are I hate the tight
neck and they are real shiny/glossy. Beats cotton T shirts, tho.

Rod Kuehl
Strada
Riverview, FL
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Thanks to Victor Kan,Nanc and MLB for the advice. I feel competent to shop
now.

Tom

Hey Tom,

Like everyone said, those shirts are Starter Dri-star. I like them so much
I have 10 of them. Cycling, sailing, working, or just hanging out, they are
far far better than cotton shirts for Florida. With our humid days fast
approaching, they are even more awesome. And it's no wonder you didn't see
them when you looked last year. Walmart here pulls them by summer and puts
out the long-sleeve version instead.

I am glad you asked and got some of these other responses. I am going to
have to check out Campmor tonight. I need more shirts :-)

Oh, my brother-in-law had a V-neck Dri-star. So no tight collar problem,
and good looking too.

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David Luecke
Ridin' a RANS Vivo (wahoo!)
Titusville, Florida USA
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Dave Lueke writes:"I am glad you asked and got some of these other
responses. I am going to
have to check out Campmor tonight. I need more shirts :-)"

I have some Campmor Duofold turtlenecks I bought for about $10 during a
sale. You can't beat the quality and the price is good, even after
prorating freight in.

I don't have any experience buying from the website, I think the best sales
are in the mailed catalog. Someonne correct me if I'm wrong.

Tom

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Dave Lueke writes:"I am glad you asked and got some of these other
responses. I am going to
have to check out Campmor tonight. I need more shirts :-)"

I have some Campmor Duofold turtlenecks I bought for about $10 during
a sale. You can't beat the quality and the price is good, even after
prorating freight in.

I don't have any experience buying from the website, I think the best
sales are in the mailed catalog. Someonne correct me if I'm wrong.

Tom

You can find the same prices online. Sometimes have to check a couple
different "bargain" areas. Also many of the BEST bargains are limited
sizes and colors, close outs.
Have ordered many times. Never a problem, always fast, cheap shipping.
Love em 🙂

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Hey Tom,

Like everyone said, those shirts are Starter Dri-star. I like them so
much I have 10 of them. Cycling, sailing, working, or just hanging
out, they are far far better than cotton shirts for Florida. With our
humid days fast approaching, they are even more awesome. And it's no
wonder you didn't see them when you looked last year. Walmart here
pulls them by summer and puts out the long-sleeve version instead.

I am glad you asked and got some of these other responses. I am going
to have to check out Campmor tonight. I need more shirts :-)

Oh, my brother-in-law had a V-neck Dri-star. So no tight collar
problem, and good looking too.

I'm not kidding when I say these wickable fabrics have changed my life!
As a SWEATER, who is hot all the time, they've just been a miracle. I
can be comfortable in much hotter, muggier weather when wearing them
than any other fabric. Used to be a dedicated cotton guy, now I can't
stand them if it's at all hot out.
I wear them to work and under dress shirts if I have to dress up. The
underwear is NICE too if you ever get a hot crotch. 🙂