Founded in Vancouver BC in 1998, Lululemon designs yoga and running apparel. Let’s take a look at the running line from Lululemon.
INITIAL IMPRESSION & TRAIL TESTING
Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt
The Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt is a great all around athletic shirt. Lululemon’s “anti-stink” feature (Silverescent) keeps the odor at bay. A great design that is seamless – no chafing experienced on those long 4+ hour training runs. It has a great next to the skin comfort. I like the fabric in that it does not look worn on the wear spots from using a hydration pack or vest (still looking for a hydration pack or vest that does not wear the tech-shirts in one place or more). Overall, a great versatile piece of apparel on the run or just hanging out.
Surge Shorts
The Surge Shorts come lined with boxer briefs (Luxtreme Liner) which contains the “anti-stink” feature (great addition to the fabric). The liner is longer than the outer short length. The boxer liners are very comfortable and a great protection from chafing. There is a small left hip zippered pocket that can hold two GU’s (or keys), but no smartphones. There is a small inner back pocket that can hold one GU if needed (potential upgrade to the shorts could be a larger outer back pocket(s)). I did wish for more pockets on the longer training runs. There is an interesting outer double loop system on the back part of the waistband of the shorts that is designed to hold your shirt.
In summary, chafe-free, comfortable, but wanting more pockets to store running essentials.
Reflect Jacket
The Reflect Jacket is a nice overlay on those cold and windy mornings. The Reflect jacket is water resistant and sheds away light precipitation. It has multiple pockets: two zippered hand pockets and one inner zippered chest pocket (can hold a smartphone or items you want to secure). It has two vent zippers in the front next to the armpits. Nice collar lining with a no-pinch flap over the top of the zipper. Reflective piping all around the front and back. The Reflect jacket is for colder days in the fall/winter that can handle light precipitation in an attractive package for running and just hanging out in town (also a great post-run jacket).
TECH SPECS
Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve Shirt
- Material – 66% nylon/30%polyester/4% x-static silver nylon
- Fit – Semi-Fitted
- Number of Pockets – 0
- Weight – 4.15 oz (Men’s Small)
- Made in – Sri Lanka
- Outer Material – 86% polyester/14% spandex
- Lining Material – Coolmax (83% nylon/13% lycra)/4% x-static silver nylon
- Fit – Athletic
- Liner – Briefs
- Number of Pockets – 2
- Inseam Length – 7 inches
- Weight – 6.60 oz (Men’s Small)
- Made in – Vietnam
Reflect Jacket
- Material –100% polyester
- Fit – Semi-Fitted
- Number of Pockets – 3
- Weight – 11.90 oz (Men’s Small)
- Made in – Vietnam
