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Arborist T-Shirts Buyer's Guide
From technical base layers worn under PPE to casual branded tees, here's how to choose the right t-shirt for the job — and where to look if you specifically need hi-vis.
Technical Performance Tees for Under PPE
A technical tee worn under chainsaw trousers, a harness and a jacket needs to move sweat away from the skin, not hold onto it. The Arbortec Performance T-Shirt range in both long and short sleeve is built from moisture-wicking fabric specifically for this kind of layered, high-output work, making it a better base layer choice than a plain cotton tee.
Casual Branded Tees for Downtime
Not every tee needs to be technical — the Stihl Logo and Organic ranges, and DMM's Climb Anything and Heritage tees, are casual cotton pieces suited to travelling to and from site, weekends, or wearing under a hoodie rather than directly under PPE.
Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve
Long sleeve tees like the Arbortec Long Sleeve T-Shirt Black or Performance T-Shirt Long Sleeve add sun and scratch protection on the forearms during summer canopy work, while short sleeve options keep things cooler on hot days or under a jacket where sleeve bulk isn't wanted.
Merino Wool Base Layers
The Pfanner Merino Shirt Long Sleeves brings merino wool's natural odour resistance and temperature regulation to a base layer tee, a good option for multi-day jobs away from home where washing kit isn't practical every night.
Polo Shirts for Smart-Casual
The Stihl Icon Polo Shirt gives a smarter alternative to a crew-neck tee for client-facing site visits, quotes or office days, while still keeping the practical, breathable fabric you'd expect from workwear.
Sizing Across Brands
Arbortec tees run true to standard UK sizing through to XXXLarge on several styles, Stihl's casual range runs slightly slimmer in a fashion-influenced cut, and Pfanner's merino pieces run up to XXXXL. Check the individual size chart if you're ordering a technical tee to wear under close-fitting PPE.
Looking for a Hi-Vis Tee?
If you need a hi-vis rated short or long sleeve top for roadside or rail work, the Stein X25 VENTOUT Hi-Viz range is built to the visibility standard and sits in our Tree Surgeon High Visibility Clothing collection rather than here — head there if compliance, not just colour, is the requirement.