Recommended models: Motus series, Ether series, Sarix series, Accelerator series, Velox series
In the field of outdoor sports, Archaeopteryx is known to everyone, whether it is a professional outdoor adventure sport or a celebrity street photographer. Co-founded by several veteran mountain players and engineers in Vancouver, Canada, Arc'teryx started by producing climbing equipment, and after nearly three decades of development, it has become a recognized top outdoor brand in the industry.
No brand can be the first in the whole outdoor product line, and in different segments, different brands occupy their own hills. One of the product lines that made Archaeopteryx famous was a jacket, and the other was a quick-drying pants. Arc'teryx's quick-drying pants are recognized as top-notch products in the industry, with few drawbacks other than a higher price tag.
In recent years, mountain trail running has been sought after by more and more outdoor sports enthusiasts, and the difference between it and road running is that the running intensity fluctuates greatly, the mileage is generally long, and the traditional sports quick-drying clothing performance is far from meeting the needs of this type of sports. Designed for high-intensity cardio such as trail running and athletic training, the Endorphin and Traverse ranges are designed for moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating properties, and the majority of Arc'teryx's quick-drying clothing is part of these two product lines.
Motus and Ether are Arc'teryx's best-rated quick-drying tops, with Ether being breathable and quick-drying, with excellent perspiration and ultimate comfort being Motus' strengths.
The fabric and weave determine the performance of the quick-drying garment, and the quick-drying garment is comfortable to wear because it can speed up perspiration and keep the body dry. The latest Motus is an Arc'teryx's classic quick-drying T-shirt, featuring the patented Arc'teryx Phasic SL underwear fabric, which quickly absorbs sweat away from the skin and spreads it, allowing it to evaporate with maximum surface area. The fabric is made of 30% polypropylene, which is the least dense chemical fiber material, and Motus is lighter and more close-fitting than Ether quick-drying clothes. Although the Phasic SL itself is mediocre in terms of breathability, the flattened single-layer weave makes the Motus cooler to wear than traditional mesh. Motus is available in both long-sleeved and short-sleeved versions, with a vest version available for women.
If you're looking for breathability and quick drying, the Arc'teryx Ether series is a better choice. The new version of the Ether series quick-drying clothes is made of 100% polyester, and the body is made of 112g/m² Helius fabric, which has excellent breathability, although it looks very light and thin, but it is very wear-resistant, and the shoulders, back, and armpits of the clothes are made of Viente mesh fabric, which further improves the breathability and quick-drying performance of the whole garment, and can be fully dried after more than 1 hour even if it is not wrung after washing on dry and sunny days. In order to adapt to the needs of outdoor sports, Ether quick-drying clothes also provide UPF50 sun protection, which greatly reduces the impact of UV rays on the human body when the UPF value is greater than 50.
In addition to the well-known Motus and Ether, the Arc'teryx quick-drying suit also has Velox and Accelerator, which belong to the hiking series and the brisk series, thanks to the silver ion antibacterial technology, the Arc'teryx's quick-drying suit is claimed to be worn for 4 consecutive days without odor, whether it is worn inside or alone. The price of all kinds of quick-drying clothes of Archaeopteryx is generally more than 700 yuan, if the budget is sufficient, Archaeopteryx is undoubtedly the best choice, there is no one.