When planning walks in cool or frosty weather, all mothers want the child to stay warm and not catch a cold, so they are thinking about buying thermal underwear. Such clothes are especially relevant for boys, because they actively learn the world and do not want to walk less in winter and autumn than on warm summer days.
Features, pros and cons
Unlike other types of clothing, thermal underwear is made using a special technology, due to which the fibers form a cellular structure and create a protective air gap. It also helps to maintain body temperature, and also promotes the removal of sweat. Due to such properties thermal underwear provides dryness and warmth, regardless of the weather outside.
Products are usually light and quite thin, so do not interfere with the active movement. A child in such clothes is protected from overheating and colds. The pluses of thermal underwear can also include a large assortment, thanks to which it is not difficult to purchase the right thing for both a small child and a teenager.
Among the minuses can be noted high cost but experienced parents claim that It is fully justified by its long shelf life and high quality.
The disadvantages of many mothers also include difficulties with care, since many things (especially from fine wool) need to be washed manually or in a machine in a special mode, and you also need to use a special rinse aid.
Kinds
Depending on the function performed, all clothes with the prefix “thermo” are divided into three large groups. The first include things that help keep warm. The second group is represented by linen that promotes the removal of moisture. The third group includes products that combine the properties of the first two groups.Most often, this is a two-layer clothing, which at the same time warms and does not sweat much.
Types of children's thermal underwear differ in the material from which it is made. The most popular is wool, After all, it warms perfectly, is pleasant to the body and is worn for a long time. Clothing is recommended for the smallest children. from merino wool. It can be thin (a fabric in one thread) and dense (jacquard, knitting or fleece).
Many manufacturers offer wool thermal clothing for boys with the addition of other natural materials, for example, bamboo, cotton or silk. Active children are advised to buy thermal underwear, which includes artificial fibers (for example, spandex or polyester). Such things are not only more resistant to external influences, but also better absorb moisture, which is why they are especially in demand in sports.
Besides, all children's thermal underwear can be divided by age. Clothing for newborns is thinner, with hidden seams, hypoallergenic. For preschool children, kits are released in which it is convenient to play on the street and go to kindergarten.
Boys 7-10 years old and adolescents are offered comfortable and beautiful models in which you can both go to school and engage in winter sports.
Manufacturers
The greatest demand is Finnish, German, Swedish and Danish thermal underwear. Clothing manufacturers from these countries are durable, high-quality, solid. Popular brands are Janus, Reima, Norveg, Name it, Joha, Brubeck, Oxouno, Lopoma. The assortment of these manufacturers includes long Johns, long sleeves, T-shirts, turtlenecks, socks, as well as ready-made sets. They differ in the thickness of the material, colors, dimensional mesh.
Selection tips
The most important criterion for the right choice of thermal clothing for the boy is size. It doesn’t matter if you buy only thermal pants or want to buy a set, things must necessarily correspond to the age and height of the child. In order for the products to fulfill the functions assigned to them, thermal underwear should be adjacent to the body, so buying for outgrowth is impractical.
The second important nuance is the purpose of the acquisition.. Some types of thermal underwear are more suitable for everyday use, for example, if the child is calm or needs clothes at school or kindergarten. Other options are used for sports and outdoor activities. When purchasing thermal clothing for winter walks, do not forget to specify the temperature regime at which the product is used. Pay attention to the composition, as well as inspect the fittings and seams.
When choosing a particular brand, read not only promotional materials from the manufacturer, but also real reviews from mothers who have already purchased such thermal clothing for their children. In them, parents share their impressions of wearing specific brands of underwear, as well as care tips.
Video review of thermal underwear IceDress for boys, see below.
