Very good quality and comfort. I’ve used Desoto clothing for 20+ years. Good stuff!
Men's Skin Cooler Full Zip Top - PCH
Sale price
$ 170.00
Description
The PCH Collection channels the Pacific Coast Spirit with designs that fuse performance and style. Deep ocean blues, fiery sunsets, and cool grey fog meet surf-inspired stripes, watercolor pastels, and even a bold rock 'n' roll collage. Every piece is crafted in small batches, delivering the comfort, durability, and originality you deserve - with a style that feels at home on the bike, the run, the trail, or the beach.
Sizing: Please refer to the size chart button above for sizing guidance.
Fit Type: Form fitting
Fit Note: Please do not assume your size, please use our size chart. If in doubt, email questions to contact@desotosport.com. Triathlon apparel is meant to fit next-to-skin. This is to eliminate potential chafing, and unnecessary drag during the swim, bike and run. If you’re not comfortable with this type of fit and or are between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Garment will fit the most snug the first time you put it on, it will relax slightly once wet.
Features and Benefits:
- Lightweight, moisture wicking Skin Cooler Octovent™ fabric on the front (see images!)
- Skin Cooler 90™ fabric on back, side panels, sleeves, and neckline collar for cooling comfort.
- Both Skin Cooler fabrics block 90% of UVB rays while lowering body temperature
- Aerodynamic race fit
- Full-front YKK® zip for easy, on-the-go ventilation
- Bottom zip garage for comfort
- 3 back pockets to store training/racing essentials
- Skin Cooler 90™ sleeves designed for more comfort in the aero position
- Strong and durable, yet non-abrasive contrast flat-stitch
- Works well for swimming when worn under a wetsuit
- Not recommended for repeated use in a chlorinated pool
What makes ours different? Our Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees.
A MEDICAL TESTIM0NIAL: We received this letter from a respected Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon:
I am an avid runner and triathlete and I recently discovered your Skin Cooler products, of which I'm a huge fan. I have been wearing them for a few months now and couldn't be happier. I am a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Every patient I see is plagued by basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma. I recommend your products to my active patients on a daily basis. It allows them to continue their active lifestyle while protecting themselves from the sun. I find your product to be far superior to all other cooling and sun protective lines. I truly appreciate your efforts and innovations.
Note: No garment should ever be a substitute so we always recommend you wear sunscreen underneath these, and all, products. It is crucial to keep in mind that a sunscreen's (whichever brand you may choose) SPF/UPF rating refers only to its ability to protect skin from UVB radiation. Because we know that UVA damage can be just as insidious, it is essential for the health of your skin that you use a sunscreen that contains the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
PRODUCT CODE: FVSC
Skin Cooler 90™
Stretch fabric blocks 90% UVB rays while creating a cooling sensation that actually keeps you cooler.
What makes ours different?
Our Skin Cooler fiber is designed to feel and perform like silk (from a silkworm). Through Biomimicry, we took the virtues of this natural fiber and created a synthetic silk. It will keep you cool in hot weather and cooler when it is wet. Put it on and you will instantly feel the cool sensation. Wet it and you will notice a drop in the surface temperature of the skin between 7 and 10 degrees.
Seams you can hardly feel
Offset seams eliminate the potential to chafe
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 71 reviews.
Comfortable fit just not long enough. When I'm in the aero bars, there is about a 1 inch gap between the top and the shorts. My back get burnt every time. The top just needs to be longer or something needs to be added to the bottom so it doesn't ride up.
O n a very hot day, my ability to monitor and reduce my core temperature became critical. The jersey seemed to help manage the heat and actually reduce my core temp. I was able to start running again and finished on a day that simply finishing was a triumph for me.
I am a sweaty, over heating mess in the summer. The skin cooler tri top, changed that and i am able to hit my winter fast paces in the summer wearing the skin cooler gear. i will be purchasing more
I live in very hot and humid climate. I was never able to train properly outdoors in summer until I discovered De Soto! I'm usually covered from head to toe with De Soto clothes including head cover, arm and leg coolers and jerseys or t-shirts. Now I can crush ultra distances in the heat comfortably. Thanks De Soto !
De Soto forever. Are usually don’t wear the stuff unless it’s greater than 80°, even when it’s an 80s or 90s, and cloud cover goes over, Or you hit a shade On the road when cycling, you actually feel cooler the stuff is nice so nice
This is the most Comfortable jersey I have ever worn. It’s made out of a very soft material and fits great. I love how long it is and the pockets are a great size. I have worn it on a very hot day and I did stay cool and the jersey was dry. I will probably wear it for Ironman Maryland, if I don’t wear it out before then
This top is extremely comfortable, form fitting and the compression fabric stays cool and tight. I love that the sleeves (very silky and soft and do not chafe) provide additional sun coverage. I no longer worry about those terrible sunburns on my upper back and behind my arms. The skin cooling fabric does the trick. I love this top so much that I now own three of them (all different color patterns).
So far, it’s a great hot weather skin suit jersey. It’s got a good feel to it.
Nice Top. I took “M” and the fit (1.86m, 78kg) is perfect for me. The corresponding Riviera shorts I also took “M” which fits also great. Maybe the legs could be a little bit (1 cm) longer for my taste. The quality like always excellent.
The team was great to work with. They were able to adjust my order midway through the process to get everything to me before a big race. Highly recommend
Men's Skin Cooler Full Zip Top Chevron - BYO (Build Your Own)
This is my third purchase of this top that I use for training and racing IM. This last one had the zipper pocket stitched a bit too close to the actual zipper and I have to give it a solid tug to get past, so I may just cut that off, but that’s the only problem I’ve ever had in many years of training in the hot Arizona sun.
De Soto Sports triathlon gear is top notch. Love the compression the shorts offer. I have other gear from the past that lasted a long time. Can’t wait to use the new gear on race day.
I just finished a 2 day all day stage trail race in AZ near Phoenix - Both days the weather was identical - clear skies, 85-88 degrees, desert sun in the peak afternoon. One day I used the De Soto Skin Cooler Arm Coolers and the other day I used a competitors white UV sun sleeve - not even a close comparison, the DeSoto Arm Coolers were hands down way more effective at topical cooling in the desert heat, comfortable and yes very cooling whether wet or dry. The other high end brand didn’t even come close to De Soto, in fact I had to remove and stash away the other brand arm sleeves to manage the heat as they kept getting warm and stuffy feeling once they were dry. This De Soto skin cooler fabric actually works, provided topical cooling and kept me comfortable in the heat, were very durable (hit the dirt and rocks once after tripping, and the odd cactus leaning over the trail didn’t pull the fabric) and felt light on the arms - these are long endurance races and the arm sleeves never became an irritant at the cuff I’m definitely sticking with De Soto for my future hot weather gear purchases. Also De Soto customer service was also excellent - they were fast and friendly to respond helping with sizing recommendations and other questions.
I like the larger pockets to hold all of my fuel. I like the red, but my wife commented that I looked like Spider-Man! Of course I simply said “thank you!?🤓”
This jersey is very lightweight and breathable, which is great for hot days. I would like to have better pockets, however. The three rear pockets are too shallow and low on the back. Adding additional height and a pleat to them would add room and make it easier to pull objects in and out of the pockets while riding. A separate small zippered pocket for keys and a credit card would be a great addition. Many jerseys from other brands have these.
As a long time customer, De Soto brand has proven to be a trusted, quality company who happens to produce multi-sport products that have become or surpassed the industry standard. Thank you for what you do. **I have never had any affiliations with this company, nor anticipate any**
This skin is great. I like the extra sleeve length. My first time buying Desoto. Package got lost, but the staff at Desoto helped by getting me a new top delivered. Great service!
Men's Skin Cooler Full Zip Top - BYO Classics (Build Your Own)
Enjoy wearing this! Keeping cool in some extreme heat
Love the skin cooler material. Breathable, stretch, no chaffing. Would highly recommend.
Comfortable , stylish, modern, well fitting, what more could you ask for ? I love the longer sleeves too!
Men's Skin Cooler Full Zip Top - BYO Classics (Build Your Own)
This top is very light and very comfortable. Most of my shirts are size L and this fits perfectly. Tight enough but not too tight.
Performs as advertised. Great tail Back to avoid scrunching on the bike, seamless on the swim and comfortable during the run. This top is tops
I have several of these skin cooler tops/jerseys and they are fabulous in the hot weather. I'm from the Portland, Oregon area and I wore them during our 116 degree heatwave this past summer. They kept me cool on the bike (well, as cool as could be expected in that heat). That is the ultimate field test. The theory of the material holding the perspiration in as a cooling device works and works well. Highly recommended.
This is the best cycling Jersey I have ever used. Kept me perfect temp. During IM Wis. whether it was muggy or cool. Fits amazing great quality. All my stuff is Desoto because you simply can’t buy anything better
Really enjoying my new Skin Cooler top. Good compression and keeps me cool in the heat.
Fits wonderfully, hard feat for a slender person like me where most tops run short at the waist. Have worn it all season and continues to perform and look great.
I love this jersey. It is the most comfortable cycling Jersey I’ve ever worn. Plus it looks great too. It is so light and airy , plus no restrictions of any kind. I highly recommend this piece to any cycling kit.
Fits really well. Super tight without having to worry the zipper is going to break. Zipper is heavy duty. Incredibly breathable and comfortable. Really appreciate it when De Soto has those 40% off sales. Makes it affordable and a worthwhile purchase.
Just tried my SKIN COOLER FULL ZIP TOP for the first time for a speed work out in 28C weather. I felt I was running in much cooler weather specially when there was some additional wind which made the top even cooler. Looking forward on racing this summer with this great top for my 70.3 and Full IM races! Thanks! PS: Also bought the beanie but haven't tried it yet on my long rides.
This top is excellent, especially on hot, humid days. It is extremely breathable and wicks away sweat while still protecting my skin from the sun, and the quality of construction cannot be beat. I really like the compressive fit of the jersey. It is comfortable and does not flap at the shoulders or waist when in an aero position like some cycling jerseys. It truly sets the standard for quality and performance, and puts competitors' tops to shame.
I’ve been a De Soto customer well over a decade & I Continue to purchase diverse items because of Emilio’s dedication to high quality development & production of innovative materials that provide me with comfortable & efficient apparel for training & race day.
I have several Desoto products and this jersey did not disappoint. The fit and feel are second to none and wash/wear great too. Spend the little extra money over the less expensive options and get Desoto...satisfaction guaranteed.
Desoto product have my full confidence. I’ve been wearing the products for 12 years now and love everything I’ve purchased. Additionally the customer service is awesome. The Skin Cooler tips fit great and look even better. My only complaint is there aren’t enough choices in design so I could buy more.
There is heat [suck it up!] and humidity [doh!!] Here is the east [VA] we have both, and i was amazed at how well the jersey worked on rides of 50-75 minutes. Definitely a good purchase--i'll be back for more next year--Ron
I can’t say enough good things about this top. Another amazing De Soto product. I’ve been wearing this jersey since I got my first one in 2012. I now have 4 of them in different styles! Love the styles and different patterns. By far the best quality I’ve ever worn. I’ve used this jersey in very hot conditions including multiple Ironman Hawai’i and a 3 day ultra endurance event. For me, it’s all about comfort, cooling and looking good. This top checks all the boxes. The Skin Cooler technology is the bomb. It is such a nice fit and keeps me cool, which helps performance.
This tri top is the most comfortable one I own. Fits tight without being overly restrictive, and allows for ease of movement without any chafing. The top absorbs & wicks away sweat very well, helping to keep me cool as the temperatures rise over 100 these days.
Being a triathlete for 30 years I've struggled to find that store that carries the right gear and apparal that truly has the triathlete in mind. ..until DeSoto. Everything I ordered fit and performed at the highest level.!! Thank you so much!
Fantastic technology. Your skin will thank you for the cool sensation, enhancing your race performance.
The products are great, the skin cooler shirts really keeps me cool, and the 400-mile bike shorts is really comfortable!!!