Men's Long-Sleeve Run Tops

There is no fixed point. Pace, wind and how you feel the cold decide. On an easy run in the wind you will feel cold sooner than during intervals at the same temperature. If unsure, take a thin long-sleeve top and push the sleeves up.

Unless the label says otherwise, on a wool cycle at 30 °C at most, with wool detergent and no fabric softener. Dry it flat, not in a tumble dryer. Often an airing after the run is enough.

Odour gets trapped in synthetic fibres. Wash the top soon after your run, inside out and without fabric softener, which coats the fibres. Do not leave wet tops in the laundry basket.

In wind or rain, yes. A long-sleeve top keeps you warm but stops neither wind nor water. A thin windproof on top does the job and stuffs into a pocket when you do not need it.

They keep the sleeve over your wrist and warm the back of your hand. On cold days they will not replace gloves, but they close the gap between sleeve and glove.