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iRULE Shop :: iRULE TAUPO

CATEGORYmen's short sleeved tops; casual; free-running; parcours
USESmtb
WEIGHT190g
FABRIC Merino-lycra; Merino-lycra-mesh
FUNCTIONS T BONE vent

The TAUPO takes up where the PARCOURS left off and incorporates some key improvements from the original.

No front panel seam, improved tailored fit, new crew neck and a colour overhaul that is neutral and wear anywhere.

The TAUPO incorporates a research-based merino-mesh venting system on the back that optimises airflow in those areas of the body prone to over heating during exercise. We have used NZ supersoft merino infused with lycra so that you get the legendary merino benefits of thermo regulation no matter what the conditions, minimal odor and wonderful breathability with a vastly superior movement and shape retention over other merinos.

You can wear the TAUPO on a run, ride or anything else cross training wise and wear it to and from events.

Comfortable all year round, the TAUPO excels from autumn through to spring.

WHAT iRULERS SAY

“A sensational top to run in or enjoy post race beverages in. Very thoughtful design, well made and in a different league to a lot of over-hyped merino product from big brands.”
— John Phillips (UK)
“Sometimes you get a bit of gear that you run through your hands and think ‘hmmm this is nice’. Then you actually use it and think ‘WOW’. That’s the Taupo. Having just put it through its paces during XPD I can safely say that it’s the most amazing shirt I have ever used. Could any other shirt could cope with being worn 4 days straight in 39 degree heat, through stinging tree, wait-a-while, on the bike, in the river for 19 hours and come out the other end pretty much intact and more importantly not stinky and unwearable ?. I sincerely doubt it, I’ve used other thin merino tees and I can be absolutely sure they would have disintegrated, I had one reduced to rags in one bushbash.

Sure my Taupo is sporting a few small holes, but then, so am I all over my body. The back panel is impressive and wicks away sweat quickly even under a pack, the drying time is palpably quicker than other merino shirts. It’s warm when required and keeps you cool in the heat – its temperature regulation is amazing. Just awesome, seriously buy one don’t even consider something twice the price from other brands this is the shirt for heat, for cold ( I slept in it after being wet in it all day – dried so quickly and was very warm) and for every application. Doesn’t look out of place socially either. 10/10 from me, going to order a new one so I can at least rotate them.”
— Colin Slater (NZ)

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Sizing chart for iRULE clothing

men's size guide (centimetres/inches)
XS S M L XL XXL
Waist 74/29 79/31 84/33 91/36 102/39 107/42
Chest 89/35 94/37 102/39 107/42 114/45 122/48
Hips 89/35 94/37 102/39 107/42 114/45 122/48
Inseam 76/30 79/31 81/32 84/33 86/34 89/35
women's size guide (centimetres/inches)
XS (8) S (10) M (12) L (14) XL (16) XXL (18)
Waist 61/24 66/26 71/28 76/30 81/32 86/34
Chest 81/32 86/34 91/36 96/38 102/40 107/42
Hips 86/34 91/36 96/38 102/40 107/42 112/44
Inseam 71/28 74/29 76/30 79/31 81/32