The time of total shortage of clothing, fortunately long past. Today's market is literally filled with novelties designed for the convenience and comfort of modern people. A striking example of this is thermal underwear. Most people according to statistics believe that it is intended only for those involved in sports or representatives of winter occupations. However, in reality it is not so. About warmth and comfort, ordinary civilians from northern countries and cities also reflect. And for many, the question "how not to freeze in the winter cold?" More than relevant. And thermal underwear is the best option for solving this issue.
How to choose the right thermal underwear?
Today under such a mysterious name for clothing for heat are simple things - shorts, women's t-shirts and leggings, t-shirts, men's pants and turtlenecks. They are divided into subspecies, depending on the activity of a person in the winter. Make thermal underwear for women , men and children from different materials and on a par with natural fibers there are also synthetic ones. True, in the word synthetics this time there is nothing terrible, as many may think. At the heart of such clothes are Spandex fibers, polyester and polypropylene, the main function of which is to ensure complete fit throughout the body, to avoid deformation and to give freedom movements. Since wool and cotton, of which this type of clothing also consists, do not have elasticity, this combination with synthetic materials is more than justified.
Thinking about how to choose thermal underwear, you, first of all, should determine your activity during the cold season. It's one thing if you do not want to freeze, waiting for a bus at a stop, and quite another, if you prefer winter fishing, skating or skiing. Our practical recommendations will help you to decide what you need:
1. Types of thermal underwear . Before deciding which thermo underwear to choose, you need to determine which of the three types you need:
- heat-saving - it retains the heat that secures the body and does not allow it to cool. Such linen is intended for cold weather and it can be used for fishing, walking in cold weather and for simple daily use
- moisture separating - is designed to ensure that in the event of perspiration, the skin remains dry. It is made entirely of synthetic materials, therefore, passing through the fabric, any moisture evaporates and leaves no smell. A great option for those who do not know how to choose men's thermal underwear. The moisture removal option is suitable for all types of winter sports or exercise when it is required to keep warm and dry if a person sweats
- combined - this kind is universal, as it combines both heat-saving and moisture-releasing functions.
2. Models of different companies. Determine what thermal underwear will be better, only by testing it in practice. However, based on your activity, you can consider the following options:
- sports thermal underwear, which includes the following companies:
- CRAFT Pro Zero Extreme;
- CRAFT Pro Zero;
- X-BIONIC Bionic Energizer;
- X-BIONIC Energy Accumulator;
- ODLO Quantum - ODLO Evolution Warm.
- with low physical activity in winter, it is better to choose everyday thermal underwear:
- Norveg Hunter;
- Norveg Classiс;
- Craft Pro Warm;
- Guahoo Comfort;
- X-BIONIC Extra Warm;
- ODLO X-Warm.
3. How to wear thermal underwear? To feel all the charm of this kind of clothes and feel its warmth, observe the principle of three-layered. That is, first the body is put on thermal underwear, the second layer is insulating (fleece clothing is best suited), and the third layer is protective (warm pants, jackets, etc.). But one thing is not enough how to wear thermal underwear. So that it lasts for a long time, you need to be able to take care of it.
4. How to wash thermal underwear
- It should be washed at a temperature of up to 40 ° C and not higher;
- machine drying is prohibited;
- washing and bleaching agents are also prohibited;
- if your kind of linen has a fleece, then it is best when washing to turn it inside out.
This knowledge will be enough to stop your choice of thermal underwear the most suitable for you. However, remember that for all occasions, one set will be small. Therefore, before buying carefully consider how active your winter will be.