Ergodyne B3178197 GloWear 8280BK Hi-Vis Performance Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Class 2 - Long-Large - Orange

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This should be your pick if you're on a shorter assignment or don't mind sunscreen, but still have to beat the heat and be seen. I love the free-arm feel and don't mind wearing sunscreen. I also like the look as both the top of the black fabric in the front aligns closely with the end of the sleeves. Overall, this shirt is totally worth the $ to be structurally cooler and not have to try to cool off with water during brakes. The garment is packed with lots of other features so I'll boil them down to an overall bullet list of my thoughts (very similar to the 8281BK. For full review and more pics check out civilgear.wordpress.comHIGHLIGHTS*VERY breathable all the way around*Fabric is very soft on bare skin and haven't experienced any chafing*Special under arm material for even more air flow is AMAZING*Special segmented retro-reflective strips are even more flexible and less shape holding than normal reflective sheeting*Good length for tucking or not (I'm 6'2")*Maintains professional look by hiding dirt using strategically placed black fabric, especially love that it's around the neck too*High UPF 30 (ultraviolet protection factor) means more than 96% of UV is blocked and rated for 75 washes*Ergodyne logo on back not too big to be misinterpreted as your company name, and is also retro reflective*Front chest pocket can hold a decent-sized smart phone*Neck seams in back are covered to prevent chafingOBSERVATIONS*The sleeves feel just an inch too short COLORSRegarding your choice of color, if you traditionally wear a hi-vis vest and plan to continue to do so, I'd suggest getting the opposite color of your vest for increase visibility. If things are really heating up for you and you plan on ditching the vest, I'd say chose a color that matches your vest. Of course different industries lean towards one color or another, but the key is to have as much contrast to the background of the site you're working at or the contrast of your own attire.DESIGN & FITI'm 6'2" and about a 41 size jacket, and I chose size L for both (available in S to 5XL, see the size chart) and it fits great. For full review and more pics check out civilgear.wordpress.com