Smart Traveller
This section of CNN Business Traveller aims to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the high flying world of the road warrior. the Pristine -- claiming that it is "totally liquid and food repellant." This comes in 100 percent cotton and a finish that repels liquids. So wine, juice or rain, says Thomas Pink, literally roles off the shirt. Whether it can cope with a heavy dosing of mustard is another matter. The fabric's finish makes the shirt more crease resistant and easy to iron. Plus it's breathable fabric allows moisture to wick away from the body to keep wearers fresh. It's also capable of drying six times faster than regular cotton shirts. The Thomas Pink Pristine shirt comes in five different styles, including a men's evening shirt design and a style for women. Prices start at around $135. startclickprintexclude--> But the Zuca Pro has been designed with the business traveller in mind. It fits in the overhead compartment on standard commercial aircraft; is designed to roll down narrow aisles and has handles to make it easy and safe to lift into the overhead compartment. While Richard may find them annoying, the removable pockets inside the bag are designed so you can stack them like drawers in the dresser of the hotel. There's a waterproof internal storage pocket for wet gear or dirty laundry and a zipper bag for toiletries. All in all Richard likes the Zuca. The lack of pockets is problem, but as a bag that doubles up as a seat, it's a top tip for Smart Traveller. |
Watch the video to find out how the shirt stands up to perils and animals at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. »
