Originally Posted by Plainsman
So are performance fabrics always compression tops, or base layers, or the other way around??? I'm a little confused. My UnderArmour is a compression top. It's pretty thin, but I bought it in the winter for an extra layer. I later got the notion to try it in the Summer. How does one tell whether the fabric is performance or base? I'm a fan of any decent product in the $15 range, but Target clothes aren't exactly known for their cyclist specific labels. I have a Target next door. What is their copy called?
All good base layers are the compression type (skin-tight and non-binding). Some are wicking-only to improve your temperature range in mixed conditions. Some are thermal to keep you warm in cool weather.