AKOVA
Men's SS1 Crew | UPF 50+
Rugged hot weather adventures, next-to-skin winter layering, training in the gym or outdoors, and everyday wear. Cutting-edge graphene technology provides UPF 50+ sun protection and is thermo-regulating, moisture-wicking, fast-drying, ultralight, durable, and anti-microbial. This is no ordinary shirt.
Athletic Fit - Order 1 size up for a Relaxed Fit
No Retail Markup - (Would Be $75.00)
BETTER GEAR. BETTER VALUE
We have over 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing award-winning, expedition-grade outdoor gear and we started AKOVA to make higher performance gear that is comfortable on the mountain, all day long, no matter the weather. By selling directly to our customers and eliminating the middleman retail markup, we are able to use higher performance materials, include more technical features usually only found on top line gear, innovate with groundbreaking technology and materials, and deliver products at a lower price.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
We stand behind our product quality and warranty the craftsmanship of all of our products for the lifetime of the product within your family.
HASSLE-FREE RETURNS / EXCHANGES
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied when you receive our products, you can exchange or return them to us at our cost.
Tested By Olympic Champions
David Wise
"I've worn various prototypes of the graphene shirts over the entire last season for everything from training to competition. They are extremely comfortable, fast drying, and durable."
Our Promise to you
100% comfort guarAntee™
Use your gear with the confidence of our 100% Comfort Guarantee™. If our products don't keep you comfortable then we failed our mission and we will make it right.
If you are not completely satisfied with the waterproofness, breathability, or overall performance, depending on the issue, we will repair, replace, or simply take back the gear and issue a refund*. All craftsmanship and any manufacturing defects are of course covered by our Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Active Shirts
Graphene Features
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DURABILITY - KEEP YOUR GEAR OUT OF THE LANDFILL
engineered to last longer
We design all of our gear to be durable and long lasting. Constantly producing more products with short life spans creates excess waste. Anything that can be recycled from non-durable products does still have an environmental effect to make it usable again. Anything that cannot be recycled ends up in a land fill.
We envision a circular commerce system that eliminates waste and pollution, giving used clothing a second life. Enter AKOVA RENEWED™️, our gear renewal program. It empowers you to trade in your used gear and receive a 30% discount off your next purchase of new or used gear. When we design our products, we do not make short term decisions to make more money by using cheaper components wherever we can. We do not take short cuts in quality or durability. Designing for longevity is an eco-conscious approach that aligns with our commitment to environmental responsibility.
ULTIMATE VERSATILITY - ALL PURPOSE
From Water to Snow
These next-to-skin layers are packed with features to keep you comfortable no matter the conditions. Wear them as a stand-alone shirt in warm weather, or as the base of your winter layering system.
BUILD YOUR CUSTOM SYSTEM
WINTER LAYERING
We wanted a layering system that was simple, specifically designed for high output winter sports, and versatile for a wide temperature range.
- Baselayer - Graphene LS: Thermoregulating next-to-skin comfort, effectively moves moisture away from the skin keeping you dry and comfortable
- Midlayer - Legacy or Element Insulator: Warm but breathable synthetic insulation
- Outerwear - Elevated Hardshell: Protection from the elements
We have used this layering system in sub-zero conditions to warm spring days (leaving the insulation at home). These layers excel by efficiently wicking moisture away from your body and out of the system while preserving the ideal amount of warmth.