Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
IMHO,
Silk is not a good base layer for high intensity activites. You sweat through it too fast. Synthetics these days do a better job in managing moisture.
+1. That's been my experience. Great stuff if you don't sweat, acts like cotton if you do. I understand that some of the new high dollar stuff has coatings that help with moisture management, but regular silk - no thanks.