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Article by Sam Winebaum
SMBL Skyward Sun Hoodie ($129)
Best Uses:
- versatile: hiking, running, skiing, casual wear
- style and fabric suitable for travel and casual wear,
- anywhere a more rugged build is key, cooler weather even winter sun hoodie,
Pluses
- technically advanced fabric:
- strong SPF sun protection at 50, some wind protection
- Decently wind resistant
- multi day, any conditions, multi use wear
- graphene is highly effective for temperature and odor regulating,
- less dirt showing
Minuses
- comparatively heavy at 208g,
- not as airy and breeze cooling as others we have tested
- pricey at $129 but versatility and performance makes it a solid value
Official Features
- 90% polyester, 10% graphene-infused polyester.
- Breathable, odor resistant, quick drying, and UPF 50 without harmful sprays.
- Built to wick moisture, hold structure, and keep its color through repeated wear and wash cycles. Finished with a subtle grid texture for loft and a smooth no-cling
“Graphene is the strongest, lightest, and most conductive material on Earth. We fuse it into the fabric to deliver unmatched durability, natural odor resistance, and the best in class temperature regulation to make you cooler when it’s hot, warmer when it’s cool. No coatings, no gimmicks. Just performance that won’t wash out.”
Fit
The fit is reasonable with the more substantial fabric draping nicely and the color neutral for casual wear and does not show dirt as much as the usual lighter colors found in most sun hoodies. I am 5’9” 162 lbs.
Performance
The weave is quite dense and I thought it might not be as cool in heat as others as breezes have a harder time getting through its fabric.
Yet, the graphene in the polyester seemed to very much provide a cooling sensation and led to very quick drying and multi day odor resistance. I have experienced graphene in the Norda 001 G+ running shoe and it proved very moisture resistant and temperature regulating over a wide range as well.
I was able to test in both cool temperatures and heat (85F) with moderate humidity and it has proved to have the wide temperature range utility with a lean towards cooler temperature uses.
With an SPF 50 rating it is the very sun protective.
The rugged build and thicker fabric, although still light, will make it my choice for running hiking, travel/ casual wear and as well as cooler temps where sun protection is still needed, for example spring nordic skiing and hiking at altitude.
SHOP SYMBL
Sam is the Editor and Founder of Road Trail Run. Hex is in his 60’s with 2025 Sam’s 54th year of running roads and trails. He has a decades old 2:28 marathon PR. These days he runs halves in the 1:45 range if he gets very, very lucky. Sam trains 30-40 miles per week mostly at moderate paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Park City, Utah be it on the run, hiking or on nordic skis. Sam is 5’9” /175cm and 160 lbs/ 73kg if he is not enjoying too many fine New England IPA’s.
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