Woolen thermal underwear: features and selection rules

To keep warm and feel comfortable in all weather conditions, the right equipment is needed. Empirically, it has been repeatedly proved that several layers of clothing can not be compared with thermal underwear, especially if it is made of wool.

In stores, you can find thermal underwear made of cotton or synthetic fibers, however, wool is considered the most valuable. And the point is not even the cost, which will be higher than the first two.

The scales are drawn by many positive characteristics.

• Most often used for the manufacture of products sheep (merino) or camel (alpaca) wooltherefore they turn out soft and pleasant to the touch. Such underwear will also be quite thin and comfortable.
• The wool is suitable for all weather conditions, even if at the same time intense loads are replaced by periods of inactivity. It is comfortable in the forest and in the city, on the street and at home.
• Wool underwear absorbs moisture well but dries slowly. Despite this, it retains antibacterial properties and prevents unpleasant odors.
• Like any natural material, wool after the end of its use does not harm nature. Suitable for people who have irritation from synthetic fabrics.

In addition to the fact that thermal underwear varies depending on the processing of the fibers, the structure of the fabric and knitting (in one or two threads), there are several generally accepted classifications. To determine the heat-saving properties, you can focus on thickness or density.

According to these criteria, linen is divided into:

• ultralight - suitable for people who are cold even in warm conditions;
• easy - designed for cool weather;
• average - help out in the cold season;
• thick - protects from severe frosts.

Depending on the composition of the fabric, thermal underwear can be:

• single layer - from 100% wool;
• double layer - will be half composed of cotton or bamboo, which go to create an additional inner layer, usually these things are intended for children or adults with sensitive skin.

Sports thermal underwear should be singled out as a separate group; it can be used for practicing any kind of sports both indoors and outdoors. It is a suit, which may have a mixed composition, but to preserve heat, wool should occupy a large proportion.

Everyday thermal underwear is presented in the form of:

• individual items - socks, leggings, shorts, long sleeves, tops, T-shirts with short sleeves and even body;
• kits that protect not a separate part of the body, but almost everything.

Such underwear should be worn as the first coat. For children in severe frosts, a fleece puddle can be used as the second layer.

There are a lot of thermal underwear in stores, but not everything heats well and retains its appearance for a long time. You can find clothes from Russia, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Mongolia, China. In order not to waste money, it is better to pay attention to firms with good reviews.

Among manufacturers of adult clothing, a good reputation has earned:

• Norveg;

• Columbia

• Reima

• Craft

• Janus;

• The north face;

• Bergans;

• Solomon;

• Thermowave;

• Guahoo.

In their assortment, things are presented both from pure wool, and with a combined composition. There are models for men and for women, both average and large. In men's thermal underwear, emphasis is placed on practicality. Vivid color schemes are inherent in female models, on some you can find decor in the form of lace.

There are plenty of companies supplying similar products for children. Of course, the assortment, size grid and prices vary. In this category, the above-mentioned Norveg and Janus are popular, as well as Joha, Name it, Sma Rollinger, Bogi, Dr Wool and others.

In addition, each store with goods for sports and tourism represents a certain brand of thermal underwear.

In addition to external sympathy and reasonable prices, it is necessary to take into account other parameters. To do this, you can use the advice of specialists.

• In thermal underwear, comfort and elasticity are appreciated. Existing seams should be as inconspicuous as possible. Another sign of poor quality is the inability to maintain their shape.

• When choosing a thickness, you should focus on your own feelings, plans for the day and weather conditions. A person with poor thermoregulation will use a slightly warmer kit than is required for the weather. But if at the same time you have to spend most of the day in a well-heated room, thick linen will only aggravate the situation.

• Size is important. It should not be too loose to effectively absorb and remove moisture. Ideal underwear tightly wraps around, but does not compress, because if the blood supply is disturbed, these parts of the body will freeze.

Woolen items require special care. Typically, such information is indicated on the label, but there are general principles:

• thermal underwear can be washed manually or in the appropriate mode in the machine (at low temperature);

• for washing, it is better to use liquid products and shampoos, as well as conditioners designed for wool;

• such linen cannot be squeezed, twisted and stretched, it is dried unfolded on a horizontal surface.