74 reviews
WOMEN'S SIZING INFORMATION IMPERIAL / METRIC
| Bust | Waist | Hips | |
| X-Small | 31"- 33"in / <79 - 84 cm | 22"- 24" in / 56 - 61 cm | 30”- 33” in / 76 - 84 cm |
| Small | 34"- 36" in / 86 - 91 cm | 25"- 27" in / 65 - 69 cm | 34”- 35” in / 86 - 89 cm |
| Medium | 37"-39" in / 94 - 99 cm | 28"-30" in / 70 - 77 cm | 36”- 38” in / 91 - 97 cm |
| Large | 40"- 42" in / 101 - 107 cm | 31"- 33" in / 79 - 84 cm | 39”- 41” in / 99 - 104 cm |
| X-Large | 42"- 44" in / 107 - 112 cm | 34"-36" in / 86 - 91 cm | 42”- 44” in / 107 - 112 cm |
| XX-Large | 44"+ in / 112 cm + | 36"- 38" in / 92 - 97 cm | 44”- 46" in / 112 - 117 cm |
The size chart above should serve as a general guide. If you would like assistance in determining the proper size, please send the following information to contact@desotosport.com.
Fit Type: Form-fitted
Fit Note: Please do not assume your size is the same as previous years, please use our size chart and if in doubt, email us at: femme@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:
Read this nice TIP FROM EMILIO: HOW TO QUICKLY PUT ON A SKIN COOLER LONGSLEEVE TOP! (AN EASY WAY TO PUT ON & REMOVE A TRI TOP)
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: WLSSC
I've been a fan of De Soto ever since I got to own one (Forza) last year and it really was the best tri suit I had. However, I quite disappointed that it was not among the available trisuits now as I think it's been discontinued. I bought this skin cooler long sleeves top to try out because of its promise to keep the skin cooler even when it's already hot. This is true since I noticed that my skin was cooler than normal. But my purpose is more of ensuring my skin does not get burned too much while I swim or bike. I was only able to use it for swim as of this writing and yes it served the purpose I intended it for. It's also very light to the skin but does not have the same compression that I was looking for like that of the Forza. The backside also would bunch up while on swim so I guess I should buy a full suit if I don't want that happening. I do recommend the product but if shipping to a country like the Philippines, the shipping can be really expensive as De Soto uses Fedex and Fedex has additional charges here in my country at around $12 dollars and I think there are no other option that can lower the shipping. Overall the shipping costs almost the same as the items, which is sad. I still gave 4 stars to improve on the compression and tightness that might lessen the bunching of the backside while swimming. No stars were removed for the shipping issue as it does not reflect on the item but on the options in general but still worth mentioning.
This is my 2nd order of this style of shirts. My first order had 1 long sleeve and I was in a high speed crash which destroyed it so I was glad to find the same shirt was still on your website!! While others are slathering on sunscreen, I’m wearing my shirts that protect me in the most (literally) blistering hot days! Thank you! I love the cut, too! I’m a medium in cycling which lines up perfectly with your medium shirts of this style. Btw, do you have an IG page I can promote you on?
Love how the shirt cools & protects from the sun…just wish there were more color/print options so some similar to mens.
I used it during the heat and the entire time my arms felt cool. I did wear a sleeveless scoop neck top over it because I was self-conscious about it being tight. I am 77 so you might understand.
I’m so disappointed they this too has so much white. The wildflower design and purple color is so pretty, I wish the design covered 100% of the top. I wear it swimming in a lake and ocean, and the white turned brown. Every time I wear it, I spend an hour trying and failing to get it clean.
I just purchased two more long-sleeve skin cooler shirts. I purchased my first one a few years ago and wore it on the bike and run at 70.3 Augusta and IM TX in 2018 and 2019. It truly helped keep me cool as well as kept me from getting burned. The trick is to keep it wet. (It is also helpful to watch the video on how to put it on after the swim.) I plan on wearing in Kona this year. I cannot recommend this product enough.
I love the skin cooler top & have purchased several. I wish two things: first, that you could apply some sort of rubber to the waist/torso seam so that the top wouldn’t ride up so much ( I am constantly yanking mine down while running) and secondly, that you would use a color other than white for the neckline and armpits so they don’t get dingy looking. Between sunscreen and deodorant my collars and pits get stains that makes the top look bad. However, in every other way it’s an outstanding running top.
I ordered two shirts, one small and one medium. Both fit, and they are the only jerseys I wear in the middle of the day for uv protection.
Brought these gems to the Caribbean after using them quite a bit the precious 2 years for sunny excursions and long runs in Austin. I was so happy to have the added protection and miraculously did not burn anywhere that I wore the shirt. I did use a layer of zinc sunscreen underneath, but I did not reapply. The shirt stayed on for 12 hours and I didn’t get that gross sweaty smell I usually notice when I’m wearing pretty much anything else in the heat. This is my favorite shirt for summer, and even though it’s not advertised as such can be used pretty effectively as a rash guard for ocean activities.
This is the most comfortable tri top I have worn. After 17 years in triathlon, that says a lot! Love the jungle print and the fit. My friend loved it so much on me, she bought the same kit! You can always count on DeSoto quality and customer service! Love it!
Very happy with this top, it's a little cold for silly weather, but otherwise great. The shirt fit as expected according to the sizing chart.
I purchased 3, one white and two with adorable patterns. I wear them for golf because I cannot have my arms exposed to Sun. They do keep me cool and the fit is fantastic. I’ve received many compliments and most importantly they perform as promised. DeSoto is a quality company I am glad I found them.
Love my "cooler" shirts! Great skin protection while cooling!
I loved the first shirt I purchased so much that I bought it in another color and in White. I would buy every color if there were more. The shirt fits great and it literally does keep me cooler in the heat. I am an avid golfer but have nerve damage from the sun and can no longer expose my arms to sun. These shirts are fabulous and keep me comfortable even in the hot sun and humidity. Service is great and I am so excited to find De Soto Sport. These are so much better than sun sleeves and Cuter than other sun shirts on the market.
I've had 6 skin cooler long sleeved shirts in the past and love them, but I've always gotten men's for 2 reasons - 1) I was afraid the women's wouldn't fit me well due to some wonky body structure (especially arms); and 2) sorry, but the men's colors and designs are better. :( I lost a fair amount of weight recently and the men's small is still a bit big, so I decided to bite the bullet and try the women's. WOW. I "measure" as a small, so I threw caution to the wind and ordered a small. It's a perfect fit. PERFECT. As in, second skin kind of perfect (though without being too tight or compressively so, just extremely snug). But that's the idea - it's better for wicking and I assume it's better for the cooling effect. I wore it today for a 17.5 mile run. Perfect. Hot & humid, so wicking had nowhere to wick and it did get soaked, but I also felt the cooling effect at times. And I had the peace of mind knowing that, even though I was outdoors for 3 hours, I was well-covered with an extra layer of sun protection (I still do sunscreen underneath). I'm a convert and I will be ordering more. Again, I measure as a small and that's what I got. It fits me pretty much exactly as intended, so I believe a medium would have been too big. I'd rate it as "true to size." I'm attaching a photo. Hopefully the mismatched patterns and colors won't hurt anybody's eyes! :) Also... can we get some of the men's shirt colors & designs in the women's models, please???? :)
my wife thought the size would be too tight but after a few times she really likes the cooler
fits great, keeps me cool when it's hot and warm when it's cool.
Love the design and the fit!
This item is great! Hope that the all white will come back as well.
This is the second long sleeve skin cooler shirt that I have purchased and the material really does work if you keep it wet. Great purchase!!!!!
