The STAMINA range represents the most advanced version of AYAQ’s performance t-shirts. Designed for ultra-distance, multi-hour outings, and fluctuating heat, humidity, and pace, it builds on the technical foundations of MOLVENO and TENNO but pushes them further: even lighter fabrics, enhanced breathability, extended comfort, optimized moisture management, reduced chafing, and sustained thermal stability. MOLVENO STAMINA and TENNO STAMINA form a dedicated duo for runners aiming to endure—truly endure—for long hours.
1. Why the STAMINA range?
Long-distance trail running presents very different challenges than typical runs or short training sessions: body temperature constantly fluctuates, sweat accumulates, intense phases alternate with slower sections, and fatigue makes every friction more noticeable. STAMINA addresses these demands by offering:
- a finer, more airy fabric,
- more aggressive ventilation to dissipate heat,
- rapid moisture wicking, essential for extended hours,
- continuous comfort despite sweat, pace changes, and repetitive movements.
The goal: maintain ease and thermal stability even after 5, 8, or 12 hours of effort.
2. MOLVENO STAMINA: the t-shirt for demanding long distances
Based on MOLVENO, it retains its core principles but in a more specialized form:
- Lighter fabric: reduced textile weight to limit perceived fatigue over time.
- Enhanced breathability: faster internal heat dissipation.
- Improved moisture management: ideal for hot climbs followed by exposed descents.
- Extended comfort: optimized seams, feel, and movement tolerance even at ultra distances’ end.
Compared to the classic MOLVENO, MOLVENO STAMINA stands out by maintaining stability and comfort during prolonged efforts. It’s designed for runners seeking a top that outlasts them.
3. TENNO STAMINA: the ultimate tank top for heat and ultra endurance
Like TENNO, TENNO STAMINA is engineered for maximum ventilation. The STAMINA version goes further:
- even lighter fabric, nearly invisible,
- ultra-fast sweat evacuation,
- no sensation of load on shoulders and upper chest,
- prolonged comfort for efforts in hot or dry climates, even after many hours.
TENNO STAMINA is the go-to piece for long-distance efforts in warm conditions where managing body heat is critical.
4. Differences between classic and STAMINA ranges
In summary:
MOLVENO vs MOLVENO STAMINA
- MOLVENO: continuous effort, typical outings, dynamic trail, excellent thermal performance.
- MOLVENO STAMINA: ultra-distance, multi-hour efforts, enhanced moisture control, lighter and more durable fabric.
TENNO vs TENNO STAMINA
- TENNO: highly breathable tank top for intense efforts, ideal for heat and speed.
- TENNO STAMINA: optimized for long hours and thermal endurance, reduced weight, maximum comfort even when fatigued.
The logic is simple: the classic range excels in movement; the STAMINA range excels in duration.
5. STAMINA within the AYAQ ecosystem
The STAMINA range naturally integrates with:
- shorts HURON (men / women) and LEVICO (men / women) depending on intensity or outing length,
- the active fleece jacket KOKANEE (men / women) for early starts or transitions,
- the windbreaker SHANDAR (men / women) when wind picks up or on exposed ridges,
- hardshells SKORA (men / women), LONAK (men / women), and LONAK-XT (men / women) for storms or rain during ultras.
STAMINA is not a standalone range; it complements AYAQ’s wardrobe logic for long-distance active efforts.
6. 100% European manufacturing, high-performance recycled materials
As always at AYAQ, STAMINA fabrics are:
- recycled, selected only if matching the technical quality of virgin materials,
- woven in Europe,
- assembled in Portugal under strict quality control.
These are not fragile “light” textiles; they are engineered to last despite their fineness and thermal performance.
Conclusion
The STAMINA range targets ultra-distance runners, long-duration athletes, or those demanding stable comfort over time. MOLVENO STAMINA and TENNO STAMINA embody the philosophy of classic models but optimize for extended efforts, complex thermal variations, and the cycle of heat, sweat, fatigue, and technical terrain. A range designed to go far—very far—without the fabric becoming a limitation.
