Most of my base layers are good, but not great. They fit kind of loosely. Are there any base layers that fit snug and have a lot of stretch (like under armor, but more breathable)?

I have three sleeveless base layers from Craft that are great, the “cool mesh superlight”, very lightweight and breathable, and fit snug without compression, very comfortable.

Decathlon does a good range of base layers, both short and long sleeved and are good for both running and cycling. Comfortable too.

[image] DwayneB: I have three sleeveless base layers from Craft that are great, the “cool mesh superlight”, very lightweight and breathable, and fit snug without compression, very comfortable. I also have Craft mesh base layers. Great quality, last ages and don’t carry that slight whiff of s…

My best base layers for fitting my smaller body are Rapha ones. I’ve a few different weights for different seasons. I’ve few other makes but I prefer the Rapha ones for fit and performance. They hold my core at the right temperature with overheating.

Before I bought the Craft ones, I bought a couple Decathlon sleeveless base layers, too, the B-Twin branded ones. I find that they don’t transport moisture as quickly out to the top layer, likely due to being heavier and having more material than the Craft. I’m a heavy sweater, if I go out for a Z2 …

I love my DHB mesh base layer so much I bought 2 of them. It seems fairly stretchy, so I maybe should’ve sized down - always a problem with buying clothing online being 6’3 and lean. Worn outside and on the trainer when a session starts out cold.

I’ll give another thumbs up to the Craft base layers for all the reasons listed above. I’d add they are a good ‘only’ shirt on the trainer too. Add in a fan and you stay reasonably dry and they wick well.

Another Craft fan here. I have about 5 of the Active Extreme base layers in a mix of long and short sleeve and will buy more. For a summer base layer I use a cheap DHB mesh one from Wiggle which does the job too.

A great UK option from Manchester is produced by Lusso Cycling. I have several base layers, both short sleeve and long sleeve too. Really really stretchy, like a second skin, and very breathable. Washes easily, dries instantly. Faultless… Here’s the link [image] Dryline Short Sleeve Bas…

I have the decathlon ones and like them, very affordable too. If you’re not needing to stay within cycling brands, underarmour makes great ones too, you can get compression ones too that would definitely fit in the “stretchy” category lol.

Which base layer has the most stretch?

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BaronGreenback May 11, 2021, 7:23am 4

I also have Craft mesh base layers. Great quality, last ages and don’t carry that slight whiff of sweat that some have even after washing.

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Which base layer has the most stretch?

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