Windshirts are full athletic cut pullovers and have a crew neck or V-neck opening with knit trim, elastic knit bottom with side insert pockets. Some windshirts have a short front zipper. Windshirts are lightweight and comfortable on land or in water and take the chill off.

Fabrics range from soft nylon to 100% microfiber polyester blends. Most windshirts are made of 100% Nylon Taslan fabric. They are water resistant, but not waterproof. The nylon pullovers may dry a little faster, but the knitted cuffs and collar take a bit longer to dry.

Reader Comment

When I first tried on a windshirt I felt that it was a little tight fit on just around my torso towards my armpits. At first I thought I may need a larger size, but the rest of the garment is a good fit in the sleeve and hem length. I like the look and feel of a windshirt, accommodating for movement to fit their intended purpose for outdoor sports or as waterwear.

I have only worn the windshirt once in really windy conditions, which was for a brief walk around town. It happened to be a very windy day (gusts recorded to around 50 knots, 92 km/h, 57 m/h) and I was only wearing a short sleeve polo shirt underneath. I noticed very little wind on my bare arms and the Tricot lining was very comfortable and warm. This was quite a surprise to me as I expected that the windshirt was designed for much lighter conditions then those on that day.

Next day I wore my windshirt for swimming in a lake. I wore it again over a polo shirt and later on bare skin. In either case the fabric felt soft and comfortable without getting the the way.

Swimming in a windshirt was easy due to the slim fit and the correct length of the arms. The cuffs avoid too much water coming in. The sleeves don't billow up with each swimming stroke.