Performance-wear has its place. I love workout clothing for hiking, biking, yoga, and general fitness, but I often find that I don’t love the snug fit of workout T-shirts. I’m not looking for something super baggy, but a shirt with an athletic fit without being ultra-clingy. I’ve found a great match for those requirements in the Craft Women’s Collective Short Sleeve Tee.
Collective is the Craft brand’s newest training wear line, designed to balance performance, comfort, and style. The line combines a minimalist aesthetic with everyday functionality, something we need in multi-functional travel clothing.
The tee is made with 90 percent recycled polyester and 10 percent elastane, resulting in a soft blend of comfort and flexibility for your adventures, as well as the ability to wick away moisture to keep you dry. It has a rounded bottom, adding a little extra coverage — something many people appreciate. It also has raglan sleeves, which are optimal for activities when you need unrestricted movement, like high-intensity workouts.
I love the shirt because it’s sporty enough to wear for my adventures, but I can also integrate it into a non-sporty travel wardrobe when I need an extra T-shirt. Single-use clothing items in my suitcase aren’t exactly a waste, but they can drag down my attempts to ensure that every piece can be used for multiple occasions.
Craft gives tips about fit for this shirt; “As a Swedish brand, our products can fit long and lean. If your normal fit is typically between sizes, we suggest sizing up.” I chose my regular size, and it fits well. I like it so much that I’m already looking to get a second shirt.
The Craft Women’s Collective Short Sleeve Tee comes in plaster (beige), syrup (pictured), glacial (light green), and black. It lists for $39.99 on the Craft site.