MOLVENO is the t-shirt designed by AYAQ for trail running and continuous effort. Ultra-lightweight with an exceptionally soft feel, it dries quickly and features mesh panels on the sides to maximize breathability. Engineered as a true mountain garment, not just a running tee, it fits within the AYAQ layering system and is made entirely in Europe.
1. A T-shirt Built for Endurance, Not Just Speed
MOLVENO targets runners and trail athletes tackling elevation changes, pace shifts, and long outings. Its recycled technical fabric, knitted in Europe, offers:
- True lightweight performance: the fabric moves with your stride without weighing on your shoulders,
- Ultra-comfortable feel against the skin, even in warm conditions,
- Fast drying: sweat is quickly wicked away, preventing prolonged dampness.
The t-shirt adds no distractions, letting the runner focus fully on terrain, line, and pace.
2. Side Mesh: Targeted Ventilation for Sustained Effort
The key feature of MOLVENO is its mesh panels on the sides. Positioned where heat and moisture build up most, they provide:
- Continuous ventilation during climbs,
- Accelerated moisture vapor release,
- A longer-lasting dry-skin sensation,
- Reduced risk of sudden chill at summits or breaks.
This is not a style detail but a construction choice rooted in field experience, from Vincent Defrasne to Mike Horn, where moisture management is critical.
3. A Base Layer for the 3-Layer System in “High-Intensity” Mode
For trail running or spring ski touring, MOLVENO serves as a technical base layer in the 3-layer system:
- Base layer: MOLVENO for intense effort in mild to cool weather.
- Mid layer: fleece KOKANEE (men / women) when temperatures drop or wind picks up.
- Outer layer: windbreaker SHANDAR (men / women) for fast ascents, or hardshell SKORA (men / women) / LONAK (men / women) / LONAK-XT (men / women) when rain and strong wind come into play.
This layering strategy precisely regulates body temperature: outer layers adjust while MOLVENO stays close to the skin as the effort tee.
4. RWS Merino and Technical Fabrics: Connecting with the AYAQ Wardrobe
MOLVENO belongs to the AYAQ base layer family, where RWS-certified merino wool (animal welfare, free-range farming) plays a central role. Depending on conditions, you alternate between:
- SHIRWALI (men / women) (merino + Tencel, ~240 g) for prolonged cold,
- MEFONNA (men / women) and BIAFO (men / women) (100% merino) for active effort in cold climates,
- MOLVENO for very intense effort, trail running, outings where lightness and ventilation are priorities.
The positioning is clear: MOLVENO is the movement base layer, the one you reach for when the body generates significant heat.
5. 100% European Manufacturing and Recycled Materials
Like the rest of the AYAQ wardrobe, MOLVENO is rooted in 100% European production:
- Recycled technical fabrics knitted in Italy and/or France,
- Performance testing (drying, durability, comfort) conducted in real conditions,
- Manufacturing in specialized workshops in Portugal.
The choice of recycled materials follows the same criterion as non-recycled products: technical performance remains the priority. Breathability and drying time are never compromised.
6. When to Choose MOLVENO?
MOLVENO is especially relevant when:
- The effort is continuous and sustained (trail, ski touring ascent, tempo session),
- The weather is mild, warm, or slightly cool,
- You want a t-shirt that doesn’t cling or weigh you down even when sweating heavily,
- You need a base layer that fits both mountain use and technical everyday wear.
It’s a t-shirt designed to be forgotten while running but plays a key role in the runner’s thermal stability.
