TENNO is the most minimalist and breathable tank top in the AYAQ collection. Designed for hot conditions, intense efforts, and terrains where the body generates significant heat, it prioritizes maximum ventilation without compromising technical performance. It is not intended as a base layer in a layering system: TENNO is a pure performance garment, built to run fast, long, and in high temperatures.
1. Ultra-light fabric for heat dissipation
TENNO uses a recycled technical fabric, knitted in Europe, specifically selected for its ability to support rapid movements and dry very quickly. This fabric offers:
- extreme lightness, essential when heat limits performance,
- a soft touch even on damp skin,
- near-instant drying between effort phases,
- excellent moisture wicking from sweat.
The textile is deliberately stripped of any excess: no unnecessary structure, no superfluous density.
2. Maximum ventilation thanks to the tank top cut
The tank top design of TENNO is functional, not aesthetic. By leaving the shoulders, upper chest, and shoulder blades completely free, TENNO:
- increases the thermal exchange surface,
- limits torso heat buildup during accelerations,
- reduces the feeling of suffocation on long climbs,
- enhances sweat efficiency by allowing water vapor to escape immediately.
This is the garment runners choose when external temperature or intensity makes any extra fabric unnecessary or even counterproductive.
3. Differences between TENNO and MOLVENO
TENNO and MOLVENO share the same technical fabric but serve different purposes:
- TENNO: maximum ventilation, high heat, intense effort, minimalist design.
- MOLVENO: continuous effort with added shoulder protection, useful under strong sun, when carrying a light pack, or for longer, varied outings.
Both are designed for movement, but TENNO fully embraces its role as a tool for hot days or explosive sessions.
4. When to choose TENNO?
TENNO excels in:
- summer running on roads or smooth trails,
- tempo or interval sessions with rapid heat buildup,
- trail running in hot weather,
- short, explosive efforts,
- high-altitude summer outings when the air is dry and warm.
It is especially effective when the goal is to keep body temperature controlled to preserve running form quality.
5. Rigorous 100% European manufacturing
TENNO embodies AYAQ’s philosophy on traceability and durability:
- recycled technical materials woven in Europe,
- assembly in specialized workshops in Portugal,
- field testing in trail running, fast hiking, and running by athletes and outdoor experts.
Recycled materials are never a compromise: they are chosen only when performance matches that of non-recycled textiles, especially in drying and breathability.
Conclusion
TENNO is the tank top for intense effort and hot conditions: an ultra-light, ultra-breathable piece designed to optimize heat dissipation and support performance when temperature becomes the runner’s enemy. Minimalist, technical, and made in Europe, it embodies AYAQ’s vision of a pure performance garment.