BAM Clothing Men’s Novea Training Vest

£34.00

When I’m working out, I want clothes which are simple, lightweight, and easy to throw on so I can spend my time focused on getting a good session in. With BAM’s minimalist and easy-to-wear designs, such as the Novea Training Vest, I can simply throw it on and get going – perfect!

The BAM Novea Training Vest has been designed with ease of movement, in mind with a breathable and soft fabric. I tested out the vest for a run on a rather sunny spring afternoon and was super impressed with the feel. I found it hung super nicely on the body and was just loose enough that it felt breathable without getting in the way of more dynamic movements. The vest is made from BAM’s nature-based fabric Novea, which blends bamboo with Naia™ for quick drying. This material was perfect for practising some sprints. Usually when sprinting I’m left a little hot and sweaty with my t-shirt sticking to me, but with the Novea Training Vest, I remained cool and dry throughout.    

One thing I especially loved about the vest is its lovely pear green colour which makes a nice change from my typical black or dark grey gym clothes. On the back and sides, there are grey panels and a lovely minimalist reflective detailing. I love the simple design, and the reflective dots and dashes actually spell out Bamboo Clothing which is a nice but subtle way of getting some branding onto the item vest without a giant logo on the front – something I typically try to avoid as much as possible.  

One perk of BAM’s clothing is that every piece has been made with sustainability in mind. For every piece, BAM has carefully designed them to deliver performance, whilst also being made from bamboo which continues to help the planet. Bamboo is known to absorb 5x more carbon than hardwood trees and is one of the fastest-growing crops on the planet, consequently, it makes a great choice for use in clothes as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil-fuel-based fibres. Therefore, with BAM Clothing you can have piece of mind that you are purchasing from a company that really cares about the planet and puts this at the forefront of every single design.

Ultimately, the Novea Training Vest is designed to feel great, look great and not get in the way of working out – a big win for me! I loved the feel and will definitely be adding this into my gym wardrobe rotation as I know it will be perfect for some nice summer runs as the weather continues to improve, as well as some high-intensity gym sessions. If you, or someone you love, is on the hunt for a new vest for working out then BAM’s Novea Training Vest is an easy choice.

Pros:

• Sustainably made material designed for quick drying
• Stylish and minimalist look with nice reflective detailing
• Affordable price for highquality and sustainable training vest

Cons:

• I’d love to see some more colour options – the pear green/grey and black/blue are lovely but I’d like to see some more colour variety options for summer