THERMAL CLOTHING - IS IT WORTH IT?

With the arrival of autumn cool mornings and evenings have come. Thermal clothing is an important part of the closet of those who are physically active or work outdoors. The right underwear supports the body's thermoregulation. This part of the garment is worn directly on the skin, so it is worth choosing models with good material compositions, so that the underwear is imperceptible and comfortable.

 Are thermo-active and thermal clothing the same product??

These concepts are very similar and equally confusing. Thermoactive underwear regulates body temperature and wicks away moisture during activity. Whereas thermal clothing protects the body from hypothermia, warms the body, for example, during mountain climbs or passive work outside. For this type of clothing a proper fit is crucial to prevent cold air from entering. With thermoactive underwear you can choose looser cuts.

Clothes are available in different material compositions, thicknesses and types, so it is worth choosing an underwear model to suit your needs.

What should you consider when choosing thermoactive and thermal underwear?

1. Dbanding - underwear should fit the body, this is a key aspect, because we usually wear a base layer (pants / sweatshirt) over the underwear. Proper fit does not restrict movement. Of course, underwear must not be too tight, poor fit can result in abrasions.

2. Material - garments made of synthetics are lightweight, dry quickly and protect against chilling during movement. Popular underwear made from Merino wool, sourced from Merino sheep, is very pleasant on the body, keeps you warm even outside of physical activity. In addition, the fabric is antibacterial and excellent at wicking away moisture. Compared to synthetic materials, it takes slightly longer to dry. Why not cotton? It absorbs moisture very heavily, dries slowly. Effect? Cold or bacterial infection.

3. Material thickness - depending on how you intend to use the underwear and on climatic conditions, an important aspect will the fabric weight. Undergarments (thermal underwear) for very intensive activity in autumn should have a lighter weight compared to winter and extreme conditions..

4. Seamless technology - this popular technology does not restrict movement and does not prevents abrasions in sensitive areas, i.e. armpits, crotch. High quality underwear will certainly have these seams, while budget clothing manufacturers may avoid them due to a higher cost.