Running singlets

Buying Running Singlets and Tank Tops

Running singlets are ideal for in warm conditions. After all, you want to stay cool when running. When wearing a singlet you will experience a lot of ventilation. This makes singlets very comfortable and perfect for hot summer days. At 21RUN you will find singlets for men and tops for women. A running singlet is sometimes also called a tank top, a running top, a sleeveless top or a running shirt. And it isn’t just the name that is different. There’s also a slight difference between tank tops and singlets for runners. A singlet doesn’t have shoulders, while a tank top does. Next to that the straps on the back of running tops are often thinner. A runners’ singlet is lightweight, comfortable and provides ventilation while running. An ideal piece of garment for in hot summer conditions. If you are looking for a singlet with thermal properties, check out our thermal singlets category.

Why Wear a Running Singlet?

A sleeveless running shirt provides ventilation under your armpits and along your back. This allows you to stay cool and dry for longer when running in warm conditions. Tank tops are made of a soft, sweat-wicking fabric with a breathable construction. Almost all tank tops have flat seams, so that no irritation can occur when running. Many tank tops for athletes feature mesh panels that provide a high degree of ventilation when running. Many singlets are made of polyester because this material dries fast and ventilates well.

Brands such as Nike, Newline, adidas, Craft and Falke have employed technologies to quickly and effectively drain away moisture while running. At 21RUN you will find running tops and running singlets from many top brands. With their Dri-Fit technology, Nike ensures that its singlets wick moisture away quickly. Odlo's Ceramicool fabric is the first fabric of which it has been proven that it actively cools down the skin with 1 °C. Although this doesn’t sounds like much, it can have a significant impact when running in warm conditions.

A Wide Range of Top Brand Running Singlets

A singlet, or running top, is very useful when running in warm conditions. It provides cooling, ventilation and ensures that excess sweat is moved away from the body. And it isn’t just a singlet that can make a real difference in hot conditions. In summer it is also important to cover your head. With a ventilating running cap you protect your head against the burning sun. This prevents your head from getting too hot and sunburnt skin. A singlet for runners keeps you cool and dry while running in warm conditions.

At 21RUN you will find a wide range of singlets for runners. There are various top brands and colours available for both men and women in our webshop. Would you like to know more about running singlets or tank tops? Please contact our customer service. They are happy to help you make the right choice.