# Sweat-Wicking Trail Shirts Columbia's Silver Ridge Lite Shirt Has Lightweight Quick-Drying Fabric By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-ridge-lite-shirt References: [scmp](http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2116703/five-quick-dry-clothing-items-people-who-travel-light) & [columbia](https://www.columbia.com/mens-silver-ridge-lite-short-sleeve-shirt-1654311.html?dwvar_1654311_variationColor=021#q=silver%2Bridge&start=0) The Silver Ridge Lite Short-Sleeve Shirt from Columbia may look like a deceptively simple trail shirt, but it is packed with high-performance features to keep the time one spends outside and active as comfortable as possible. The shirt is made with Omni-Wick Ripstop 100% polyester, which is [ultra-lightweight and soft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee), and features Omni-SHADE, which offers UPF 40 sun protection. To further increase the comfort of wear, the brand has included concealed back vents, as well as roll-up sleeve holders for customizable comfort. Additionally, the design is antimicrobial and [sweat-wicking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airism-bra-camisole) for prolonged comfort. Columbia makes a wide range of travel-focused Silver Ridge products, including convertible pants, cargo pants, stretch pants, shorts, as well as long-sleeve shirts for both men and women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sweat-wicking Fabrics:** Opportunity to develop innovative clothing materials that wick away sweat for increased comfort during outdoor activities. - **Quick-drying Apparel:** Opportunity to create garments that dry quickly, allowing for a more comfortable experience during physical activities. - **Functional Outdoor Wear:** Opportunity to design clothing with features such as back vents and roll-up sleeve holders that enhance comfort and versatility for outdoor enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can integrate sweat-wicking and quick-drying technologies into their products to meet the needs of active consumers. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor clothing brands can explore the use of functional features in their designs to provide enhanced comfort and performance to their customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers have the chance to develop and produce advanced fabrics that offer sweat-wicking and quick-drying properties for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md) - [Protective Summertime Layering Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-goat-rocks.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [High-Performance Running Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micromesh-long-sleeve.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Water-Repellent Weekend Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/72hour-merino-travel-pant.md) - [Lightweight Performance Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcteryx-sima-capsule.md)