The STAMINA range represents the most advanced version of AYAQ's performance t-shirts. Designed for ultra-distance, extended outings, and the challenges of heat, humidity, and pace variation, it builds on the technical foundations of MOLVENO and TENNO but pushes them further: even lighter fabrics, enhanced breathability, prolonged comfort, optimized moisture management, reduced chafing, and sustained thermal stability. MOLVENO STAMINA and TENNO STAMINA form a duo dedicated to runners aiming to endure for the long haul.
1. Why the STAMINA range?
Long-distance trail running presents very different demands than typical outings or short training sessions: body temperature fluctuates constantly, sweat accumulates, intense phases alternate with slower ones, and fatigue heightens sensitivity to any friction. STAMINA addresses these challenges by offering:
- a finer, more breathable fabric,
- enhanced ventilation to dissipate heat,
- rapid moisture wicking, essential for long hours,
- continuous comfort despite sweat, pace changes, and repetitive motion.
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.
- Prolonged comfort: optimized seams, feel, and movement tolerance even at the end of an ultra.
Compared to the classic MOLVENO, MOLVENO STAMINA stands out by maintaining stability and comfort during extended 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. But the STAMINA version goes further:
- even lighter fabric, nearly invisible,
- ultra-fast sweat evacuation,
- complete absence of shoulder and upper chest load sensation,
- prolonged comfort for efforts in hot or dry climates, even after hours.
TENNO STAMINA is the preferred choice 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 and outing length,
- the active fleece jacket KOKANEE (men / women) for early starts or transitions,
- the windbreaker SHANDAR (men / women) when the 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 an isolated 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 materials are:
- recycled, selected only if matching the technical quality of virgin fabrics,
- 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 gear becoming a burden.
