Arc'teryx used Polartec Hardface Wind Pro fabric to give the Men's Tau Pullover a smooth, wind-resistant exterior and soft, fast-wicking liner. This lightweight Arc'teryx pullover also fights off light rain and snow, so you can wear it alone without having to resort to a shell jacket every time the weather starts getting grim. The versatile fabric works hard to maintain your core temperature during stop-and-go activities in mixed weather. The Tau Pullover's athletic cut layers well and looks nice enough to be worn in line at the coffee shop. *Available for US Shipment Only.
Bottom Line: The Arc'teryx Tau Pullover takes on an impressively wide range of weather conditions.
This shirt is really sweet. Not very bulky but still warm enough to wear skiing with a hardshell over it. But also light enough to wear on cool fall or spring days. Love this as a top or mid layer in for any cool weather activity.
This is another really nice Arc'teryx product. I wear it has a base layer, and it's warm and comfortable. The material has good wind resistance and fair waterproofing, sort of a 'best of both worlds' compromise which means it does breathe well yet works for most activities. The material itself is a little strange in a good way; it feels a bit like like soft foam rubber. Thee torso length is long; it goes down almost to the middle of my butt. With a pack on, my lower back sweats where the hip belt rests, but I feel totally dry. If I place my hand there, I can feel how wet the shirt is - all of the moisture has been absorbed away from the skin. Full retail price is tough to take, but they go on sale once in a while, and then it's well worth it. I have two, so I'm convinced.
I love this shirt.....great color (cactus), tailored fit, long sleeves (I'm a woman with long arms so I buy men's smalls all the time)..... repels much wind so it doesn't breathe as well as some thinner fleece, so I use it when I need more heat.....like winter time and late fall... or stormy mountain weather. I love the pocket on the chest and arm. I love the high neck....since mine needs more protection or I get sore throats. And I love the long torso length since I have a long torso. I love the weave of the fleece.... gives a permanent loft to the fabric. It washes and dries super.
The only thing is that under pack belts the fabric does pill up. But I'm living with that!
Mary Ann Rombach
