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.
De Soto Sport keeps you cool and comfortable where ever the day may take you. This is an improved version of the Skin Cooler Long Sleeve. We shortened length of the top, and eliminated some vertical seams. We explain below the reasons why. Perfect for training and racing ultra distance or even as a base layer under a tech tee, a cycling jersey, or even a dress shirt.
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 are 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 when wet.
Improvements:
Features and Benefits:
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: LSSC1
Stretch fabric blocks 90% UVB rays while creating a cooling sensation that actually keeps you cooler.
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.
Offset seams eliminate the potential to chafe
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 99 reviews.
It was a cold windy day. while waiting 30 minutes to start the race the top kept me warm, and once the race started and i was sweating, the top kept me cool. I don't normally wear sleeves but this will be a new base layer for me in the cold New England winter. and cooler half marathons that i have coming up.
Ideal garment for hot weather racing and training as well as protection from blazing sun. Lightweight. Breathable. Stylish.
Best purchase hands down I did a 24 hour ride. I didn’t catch any sun with the great sleeves. The 3 pockets were perfect for cooling ice bags. Big enough for a phone on other rides. It runs fresh and not hot and sticky like some other materials.
Works as advertised. I use this during hot / sunny days and it helps to keep you cool while providing protection from the sun. Used this top during IM Maryland, nice not having to worry about sunscreen on arms / back. Long enough to cover the lower back unlike many other tri tops. Excellent quality.
Skin Cooler tops are my favorite jerseys now! It really does keep you much cooler, especially when wet. Great tight fit to makes for great aero on the bike. Highly Recommend!
My first 50 mile race was awesome because of this shirt. It pulls the heat away and protected me from the sun and other elements. I did have rub marks on the back from my UD fuel vest which I hope to move to holes but I’m confident I will get a significant number of races in before that time comes. Highly recommend this shirt for long distance ultra running!
Fits great
love the material and cut!
I bought some pieces from them, had a shipping issue and got a phone call from the company and they took care of everything. Very professionally and nicely handled. I am dad bod plus, the merch looked very good quality, and durable, however I think I should have looked into the wings or someting similar as the fit was a bit too snug for me. Hopefully I can get myself a more dad bod and do a new review...
DeSoto quality is unparalleled and believe me I have tried all the top brands. I will always buy from this company and so should you.
I don't compete in triathlon so much at age 60 but I still swear by desoto. Wore these shirts for biking and hiking in 100 degree heat in Arizona this past three weeks. Became all I wore. No sunburn and cool enough to be active to to about 93 degrees. Highly recommend. Big all four colors. The 400 mile big shirt was also sweating. Just need the cooler t shirt on xxl s as I like it loose for my activities
Perfect fit
Fits like glove but loose enough to cross train Really warm for the cool mornings in NM
As always the quality, fit and design are excellent.
Bought these for all of my Crew for Badwater 135 this year. They all loved them! Kept everyone Cool and comfortable
Perfect for summer Tucson runs. Stays wet, keeps cool, no chaffing. My performance is consistent with temps 5-10 degrees cooler. Highly recommended.
The skin cooler fabric really works; the evaporative effect. The long sleeves are actually great in keeping the sunlight off of your skin, and thus run cooler. I have several of these; they’re my Summer go-to tops.
Love the fit - I don’t like zippers so this is perfect for me plus it’s just a little longer which I feel really improves the fit. I use my Skincooler shirts for almost all my riding.
I have been a loyal and long time customer of De Soto Sport. And, as with all of the other items I've purchased over the years this Skincooler didn't disappoint! Keep up the effort you put into making all of your items!
The fit and feel is great, super comfortable. I definitely notice a difference in the south Texas heat. I would highly recommend this shirt.
I absolutely love the DeSoto Skin Cooler shirts. I wore the Badwater Shirt for the entire 135 race through Death Valley and bought them for all of my Crew as well!! They kept us all cool and comfortable! Thank you!
I own a nudist camp and a construction company. Skin cooler is better than being nude and great to wear when working outdoors in the heat.
I just want to say that this shirt is incredible. I used it during the hotest part of 2025 Badwater 135, and I just didn't feel the heat! It was just tight enough and the hot air, I just didn't feel it. The fabric being cool to the touch definitely helps too. The back pockets are just genius. That was a game changer. Everytime I had the crew put ice there it was like reviving and giving me a boost for the next chunk. This was specially helpful in the hottest part of the day between Townes Pass and Panamint Springs. I live in Austin and I have to train many times at the hottest time of the day because of family obligations, and I'm going to take advantage of this shirt for sure. Thank you very much for making this special edition shirt. It was a game changer and it saved that part of the race.
It’s great! Keeps you cool while you sweat!
If there’s an ideal shirt for training in hot or sunny conditions, the Skin Cooler long sleeve is it. Wicks moisture and heat away from the body. Pockets on the back are perfect for ice, gels or baggies of food. Comfortable, form fitting and oh so sexy. Buy it! You earned it.
I just wanted to inform you that I have not yet received the soto order. I will keep you updated as soon as there is any progress. The delivery time appears to be longer than expected.
Super high quality, true to size and awesome performance. Worked amazing on 30 mile hot shakeout run; purchased to wear in Badwater 135 miler!
Love the Badwater shirt. I was so excited to get this and wear it in some upcoming races. It fits way too small. I usually get a women’s larger medium with no problems. But this shirt is an hour glass. And I am not. Is there anyway I can trade it for a men’s medium? Tags still on. Never worn.
Badwater 135 Finisher shirt is awesome! Fits perfectly!
In the world of athletic apparel, new fabrics promise much but only occasionally deliver. In 30+ years of buying, selling, wearing and repairing almost every proprietary fabric from manufacturers big and small, just a few stand out as being truly revolutionary. The skin cooler fabric in this top is one of them. From the moment I put this shirt on, I could feel the cooling effect of the fabric. This was accentuated by the slightest breeze; even from the motion of swinging my arms or walking. The fit of the shirt matches its purpose; there is no billowy excess or saggy gaps. For my slim build (6' tall, 150 lbs) the size small fit snug without pulling or pinching. This was also true at critical areas like the neck opening, armpits, and elbows - the cut of the fabric did not restrict, and had just enough give to allow flexing and bending for comfort in the aero position or for reaching around to the pockets in back. As with all DeSoto garments, construction is top-notch. Significantly, the quality of the fabric, detail of the stitching, and patterning of the shirt are all just as good as the skin cooler tri tank I bought several years ago. To me, this speaks to the consistency of quality control over a span of many years. Sadly, there are a lot of other athletic brands with big names and long pedigrees whose quality has suffered lately. Not sure if this is due to Covid-induced supply line disruptions or labor shortages or a change in business model to maximize profits. Regardless of the reason, having confidence that the product I am investing in, especially when buying sight-unseen online, will be worth the money and the hassle of ordering, is important to me. I have only had this shirt a short time, so durability is untested. The aforementioned tri-top is several years old and still going strong. If you are in the market for a form-fitting performance shirt with sun protection, I can vouch for DeSoto's men's skin cooler long sleeve top.
I use this when hiking from the north rim to South rim (Grand Canyon) in over 110° temperatures amazing product
I have purchased several of these cooler sleeve tops for my son, who is an Ironman Triathlete. He loves them!!!
I cannot speak highly enough for the excellent service from this company. They truly go above and beyond for their customers. I had an unfortunate experience of needing a shirt overnight , I emailed the website, and Mr. De Soto responded back to my right away, even though it was after hours, and he was with family. He assured me that he would make sure personally that my shirt would be sent out the very next day and he did. He emailed me to confirm that it was sent. I got it just in time before my travel for an ultramarathon with temps at 115° with the heat index. Again, hands down and thank you to the De Soto company for their exceptional customer care and products!!!
This is my 4th DeSoto long sleeve skin cooler. I bought my 1st one for long bike rides (Ironman training) ….the past few years my focus switched to Ultra-Running. Spending days in the AZ sun I have enjoyed the sun protection and cooling….the spine pockets are handy too for snacks:) 5 Stars
quality and delivery is perfect🤘
Great fit! Great feel and amazing popping colors!
This is not my first skin cooler purchase. People look at me funny when I’m wearing long sleeves and sometimes legs on a hot day. I don’t care because it’s like riding in air conditioned comfort and it blocks those harmful rays. Great product!
I had the old version of this and the wings, the all white ones with the waffle-like fabric and love them both. The shirt got a hole in the elbow so I replaced it with the "new" and "better" version. I only wear these shirts when it's extra hot, so it's only periodic. I switch around between the old wings and shirt with the waffle fabric and this new one. Every time I wear the new one I feel like it's doing nothing more than any other skin tight thin shirt would do against my skin. Only when there is a legit breeze do I feel any cooling effect. However, with the old one, the swinging motion of my arms generates enough "breeze" to effectively cool even though the air was "still." It's been almost two years (time flies!) and I've tried and tried to like this, rotating between old and new, but I am finally giving up and submitting this review.
Love the skin cooler for workouts or for long days in the sun!
I'm currently training for my 8th Ironman. The miles are started to rack up and the temperature is only getting hotter. I took a chance on the long sleeve skin cooler shirt and tried it out today. I live in a place where it's already over 90° in May, so I was really hoping this did the trick. Let me tell you this... It was 91° in the sun just now for my run, and my numbers usually fall off a cliff when it's that hot out. I just ran like it was in the low 70's and fell fantastic afterwards, when I'm usually totally drained from getting beaten down by the sun. I got home and immediately shared my experience to a few runner friends of mine, then ordered another one for myself. If you suffer when running in the heat, this is 100% for you. It's like a cheat code for summer running.
