Sports Shirt Intermediate

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1 Sports Shirt Intermediate Justin runs for exercise, at a gym on a treadmill in the winter and outside in the summer months in Minnesota. Justin has taken to wearing synthetic shirts that handle sweat better than cotton, that way he feels less sweaty and more human! Justin has been reading consumer reports and reviews on the shirts because he would like to make an educated purchase. He will pay attention to the price, as he wants to get a good value for his money. He prefers a fitted shirt as this allows the wicking material to do its best work. He also would like odor control and sun protection built into his shirt as he will wear it both inside and outside. He doesn t want to fuss over the care of the shirt, so he prefers simple care instructions like machine washable. Which shirt should Justin purchase? Criteria: o Price o Fitted o Odor and Sun Protection o Simple Care Machine Washable

2 Sports Shirt Senior Justin runs for exercise, at a gym on a treadmill in the winter and outside in the summer months in Minnesota. Justin has taken to wearing synthetic shirts that handle sweat better than cotton, that way he feels less sweaty and more human! Justin has been reading consumer reports and reviews on the shirts because he would like to make an educated purchase. He will pay attention to the price, as he wants to get a good value for his money. He prefers a fitted shirt as this allows the wicking material to do its best work. He also would like odor control and sun protection built into his shirt as he will wear it both inside and outside. He doesn t want to fuss over the care of the shirt, so he prefers simple care instructions like machine washable.

3 #1 C9 by Champion Price: $12.99 Material: 100 % Polyester Material Features: UV Protection Moisture Wicking dries well Made exclusively for Target Lighter colors have a tendency to discolor with time (consumer report) Tends to have residual smell (after 6 9 months) (consumer reviews) Care & Cleaning: Machine wash cold, Tumble dry low Garment Fit: Regular/ ample fit

4 #2 Hear Gear by Under Armour Price: $29.99 Material: 90% polyester/ 10% Elastine Material Features: Thermal regulation, superior moisture transport 30+ UPF protects skin from the sun s harmful rays Anti odor technology prevents the growth of odor causing microbes Logo will peel off if not hand washed (consumer report) Care & Cleaning: Hand wash recommended or gentle cycle in cold water, similar colors, and low heat or hang to dry Garment Fit: Fitted

5 #3 Nike Dri0fit Miler Men s Running Shirt Price: $35.00 Material: 100% recycled polyester Material Features: high performance fabric that regulates your temperature so you can train longer Dri fit fabric wicks away moisture and dries quickly to keep you comfortable Lightweight Sun protection UPF 30 Decal comes off easily (consumer report) Run a bit large, needs to be tried on (consumer reviews) Care & Cleaning: Machine wash cold and line dry Garment fit: regular

6 #4 Adidas Varsity CLIMACOOL Elite Tee Price: $28.00 Material: 100% polyester Material Features: CLIMACOOL wicks away sweat and dries quickly for max comfort. Performance quality keeps you feeling cooler and drier Mesh inserts for easy breathing purpose. Offers anti microbial properties to reduce odor Favorite for superhot days (consumer report) Shirt runs long in the back (consumer reviews) Care & Cleaning: Machine wash cold with like colors, no fabric softener, no bleach, tumbles dry low Garment Fit: fitted

7 Sport Shirt Questions Answers 1. Which shirt was advertised as the favorite for hot summer days? #4 2. Which shirt was made from 100% recycled polyester? #3 3. Which shirt had a review indicating a residual smell after 6 9 months of use? #1 4. Which shirt was listed as a Men s Running Shirt? # 3 5. Which shirt was made exclusively for Target? #1

8 Sport Shirt Questions 1. Which shirt was advertised as the favorite for hot summer days? 2. Which shirt was made from 100% recycled polyester? 3. Which shirt had a review indicating a residual smell after 6 9 months of use? 4. Which shirt was listed as a Men s Running Shirt? 5. Which shirt was made exclusively for Target?

9 Sport Shirt Official Reasons Placing: Cuts: Today, I placed this class of sports shirts for running In this close top pair, I placed #4, the Adidas, over #2, the Under Armour, because it was a closer match to Justin s criteria. Both were fitted shirts, which is important for the wicking material to work. The washing instructions in #4, the Adidas, were fairly easy while the #3, the Under Armour, required hand washing to save the logo. The consumer reports and reviews were overall best on #4. I do grant that #2, the Under Armour, offered both the odor and sun protection, while #4, the Adidas, only had the odor reducer. Both items were priced fairly close, with #4 being $2 less in cost. In the middle pair, I place #2, the Under Armour, over #3, the Nike Dri Fit, because #2 provided the fitted shirt required by Justin, while #3 Nike, was a regular fit. The odor and sun protection were both present in #2 Under Armour, while the #3 Nike only offered the sun protection. I do allow that #3, the Nike, had simpler washing instructions, but putting all this with the higher cost of $35 makes #3 place in the third position. In the bottom pair, I placed #3, the Nike, over #1, the C 9 Champion, even though both have regular fit, both offered only the UV protection and had similar care instructions. I do grant that #1 was the most reasonably priced. The bottom today, has to be #1, the C 9 Champion. Although it was the least expensive and the consumer reports and reviews were not at all good with reported trouble with discoloration and smell. Sports Shirt Official Placement: Cuts:1,3, For these reasons, this class of sports shirts for running is placed