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Breathable Performance Tees

Find your next go-to T-shirt in our selection of breathable performance tees. Compare each tee’s fit, fabric and feature details to choose the option that matches your preferences, with L.L.Bean quality at the heart of the collection.

Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
L.L.Bean Women's Streamside Tee, Short-Sleeve Splitneck
A black short-sleeve performance tee in moisture-wicking polyester blend with quick-drying stretch and a split neckline.
(1,310)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Attractive design
Lightweight and cozy
Versatile style
High-quality fabric
Comfortable fit
$49.95 $29.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
A gray short-sleeve performance tee with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch, and quick-drying comfort.
(587)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Technical Fishing Graphic Tees, Short-Sleeve
A blue short-sleeve performance T-shirt in a cotton-polyester blend, featuring fun fishing graphics and moisture-wicking comfort.
(190)
$29.95 $17.99
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What customers like:
Great fit
Comfortable cotton material
Fun fishing graphic
True to size
Very breathable
$29.95 $17.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
A men's green short-sleeve performance T-shirt with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch polyester blend, and graphic logo.
(391)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Pima Tee, Short-Sleeve Without Pocket
A gray short-sleeve performance tee in stretchy Pima cotton blend with quick-dry moisture-wicking UPF 30 protection.
(0)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A blue short-sleeve performance tee in recycled polyester-cotton blend with quick-drying, moisture-wicking comfort.
(0)
$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee
A black performance tee with quick-drying, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial recycled polyester fabric and reflective details.
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$34.95 $34.95
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$34.95 $34.95
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
A green polyester-blend quarter-zip tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking performance, and four-way stretch.
(0)
$64.95 $39.99
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$64.95 $39.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Long-Sleeve
A gray long-sleeve performance tee in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, odor-controlling, reflective comfort.
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$39.95 $29.99
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$39.95 $29.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Stripe
A pink striped performance polo with lightweight stretch fabric, quick-dry, moisture-wicking comfort and UPF 50+ protection.
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$59.95 $39.99
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$59.95 $39.99
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Men's Hunter's Graphic Tee
L.L.Bean Men's Hunter's Graphic Tee
A gray cotton-blend performance T-shirt with hunting-inspired graphics that wicks moisture and dries quickly.
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$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Women's Movement Essential Tee, Long-Sleeve Cropped
L.L.Bean Women's Movement Essential Tee, Long-Sleeve Cropped
A green cropped long-sleeve tee in a soft, stretchy polyester blend with moisture-wicking, quick-drying performance.
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$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Quarter-Zip
A black quarter-zip performance tee with recycled polyester, quick-drying wicking fabric, antimicrobial protection, and reflective details.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Everyday SunSmart® Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Everyday SunSmart® Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A breathable white short-sleeve tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking, quick-drying performance and stretch.
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$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve Graphic
A gray short-sleeve performance T-shirt made with recycled polyester, featuring quick-drying, moisture-wicking and UPF 50+ protection.
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$49.95 $29.99
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$49.95 $29.99
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Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve
A blue long-sleeve performance tee with UPF 50+, moisture-wicking stretch fabric, thumbholes and flatlock seams.
(0)
$49.95 $41.99
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$49.95 $41.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
A tan polyester-blend quarter-zip tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking stretch, and quick-dry performance.
(0)
$69.95 $39.99
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$69.95 $39.99
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Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Bean's Access Trail Tee, Graphic
A blue graphic performance tee in recycled polyester blend with quick-drying, wicking, antimicrobial comfort.
(0)
$34.95 $19.99
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$34.95 $19.99
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Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Bold Coast Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A blue short-sleeve performance tee with quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric, UPF 50+ protection and four-way stretch.
(0)
$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Women's Mountainside Crewneck Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Mountainside Crewneck Tee, Short-Sleeve
A green short-sleeve crewneck tee in soft recycled polyester-cotton blend with moisture-wicking performance and relaxed fit.
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$39.95 $24.99
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$39.95 $24.99
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Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A blue short-sleeve trail shirt with breathable perforated fabric, stretch, moisture-wicking and quick-drying performance.
(0)
$74.95 $59.99
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$74.95 $59.99
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Breathable Performance Tees

Breathable Performance Tees bring together an easygoing style and an emphasis on breathability, with plenty of room to find a look that feels like you. A tee may be a simple piece, but the details make choosing one personal: the shape of the neckline, the length of the sleeves, the way the hem sits and how closely the cut follows your body. Start with a favorite tee you already own—the one you reach for without a second thought—and use its measurements as a reference when comparing size charts. Consider whether you prefer a closer silhouette or a little more room through the chest and waist, rather than relying on a size label alone. Product photos and fit descriptions can help you spot those differences and narrow the selection to styles that match your preferences.

When comparing breathable performance tees, let breathability be one part of the decision rather than the only detail that matters. The word “performance” alone doesn’t tell you everything about an individual tee, so read each description for its specific features, sizing and care requirements. Look closely at proportions, too: a sleeve that ends higher on the arm creates a different look from one that reaches toward the elbow, while a straight hem and a curved hem offer distinct silhouettes. If you like an understated wardrobe, a simple neckline and minimal graphics may be a natural fit. If your favorite clothes have a little more personality, explore colors and designs that feel familiar without being identical to what you already own. Picture each option beside your go-to pants or shorts; that small step often makes it easier to choose something you’ll genuinely enjoy wearing.

A breathable performance tee can also make a thoughtful gift when you know a little about the recipient’s style. Think about the shirts they choose most often: perhaps they favor the same quiet shades, always pick a crewneck or prefer a generous cut over a close-fitting one. Those everyday observations are more useful than guessing based on a size alone. When possible, compare measurements with a tee they like, and check the care instructions before making your selection. For your own wardrobe or someone else’s, there’s no need to choose every tee the same way. You might want a familiar silhouette in a different color, or a slightly different shape that still feels true to your style. The best starting point is a clear sense of what you like, followed by a careful look at the details that distinguish one tee from another.

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