Using Pointelle knit polyester

[Edward John M]

Many many years ago I had a PaddyPallin sunshirt in a tan mesh fabric that did double duty as a summer top and as a very breathable midlayer in the snow.
In winter over a long-john top and under my old dry japara it provided “just enough” warmth for fast paced walking and skiing.
Naturally by the time I needed another one Paddys had changed the Tech-Sun to CoolMax and while better in summer [ and still being used] it doesn’t work so well in winter.
A while ago I found a remnant of 100GSM stretch mesh and Cecile has offered to sew me a new bush shirt using it.
A few questions.
For winter open side of the mesh in or out?

Alternatively open side to the interior and exterior and the two smoother side in the middle
Simple double yoke or doubled fabric full length on the torso?
Fleece lined collar or a windproof layer on the outside or perhaps both??
To be worn over Patagonia Cap 2 T-shirt or Everyday long johns.
Might also get a new pull-over windshirt if herself is feeling generous, the Montane is wearing out rapidly and getting a little tight over the Covid-belly

For when the sun is out and the Macpac shelled Pisa is too warm but the thin layer isn’t enough and just because we like making stuff. Did just get a new pair of HD windpants in Taslan 182 grams in XXL

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