An ideal lightweight baselayer under your softshell or ski jacket, or worn alone in warmer weather, the Mountain Hardwear Advance Lightweight Long Sleeve Crew for Women is made of Advance Lightweight fabric, a 100 polyester which wicks moisture, dries quickly and is antimicrobial to keep you feeling dry and comfortable even during high output aerobic activities. Flat lock seams and strategic seam placement ensure you won't get rubbed the wrong way during a long day in the backcountry.
comfortable and attractive
I'm glad I ordered this top. It appears thicker but it is still very comfortable. I use it for running. I like the sleeve length as they go past my wrists for colder runs.
form fitting, but NOT compression
I did not purchase this top, because a bit of research told me that it is not the compression-type base layer I'm looking for. The picture they (MH) use is a bit deceptive in that this top looks like it's compression. The Altrec rep I spoke with says it is compression. However, I didn't think it could be true compression because the material is 100% poly. To be true compression, some sort of elastic/stretch material needs to be part of the equation. So I checked with a MH rep and he comfirmed that it is not compression, just a tight-fitting top. (The 3-star rating in this case is simply neutral, as I had to pick one to post this comment.)