Choosing sports thermal underwear

Many people remember how in cold weather their parents or grandmothers wrapped them up when they went outside in the cold season. Now, with the development of technology, this is no longer necessary. After all, a separate type of clothing appeared - thermal underwear, which helps not to freeze in winter, and not to sweat in hot weather.

Thermal underwear is a type of special underwear, the main task of which is to maintain normal body temperature by removing moisture.

This thermal clothing has unique properties:

• seams are made in a special way, do not press on the body and do not rub;
• it is saturated with a special antibacterial solution that prevents unpleasant odors;
• dries very quickly thanks to the use of special fabrics in the structure;
• with proper care does not stretch.

Also do not forget that such linen requires special washing conditions - only by hand or typewriter in manual mode. Do not iron and squeeze in a centrifuge. Special washing gels will also be required.

Mostly thermal underwear used by athletes, lovers of winter outdoor activities, fishermen, hunters and the military. All these categories of people just need not to freeze in the winter and not to overheat in the summer.

Thermal underwear is divided into two types: winter and summer.

An additional layer of fabric may be performed made from natural or synthetic materials, even three-layer underwear is found for especially cold conditions.

Compared to classic clothes, thermal underwear has the following advantages:

1. High degree of thermal insulation. It should not be forgotten that it does not warm or cool the skin, but preserves the natural temperature of the body.
2. Comfort. The fabric nicely tightens the body and removes moisture, so the skin always remains dry. Eliminates the smell of sweat.
3. Protection against wind and moisture. Due to its protective properties, underwear does not allow the body to cool down, which reduces the risk of getting a cold.
4. Wide range of. You can buy in every sports store for every taste.

As mentioned above, thermal underwear for all occasions does not happen, therefore, for each occupation, there is a specially designed one. The choice of this highly functional clothing should be treated with special attention. Skiers professionally involved in skiing need special thermal pants with enhanced protection of the inguinal region.

Thermal shorts are used by wrestlers and runners.

Compression underwear is needed to maintain muscle in tone and is especially popular among runners, due to muscle contraction, blood pulsates faster and does not stagnate in the legs. This increases the coordination of the athlete and prevents thrombophlebitis.

Basically, There are no restrictions on the wearing of highly functional underwear, and you can wear it at least every day.

Depending on the activity of use and purpose thermal underwear can be divided into types.

1. Heat preserving. It is suitable for people with low and medium activity, living in regions with a cold climate. This type of linen helps people not freeze due to the special cellular material in which air is stored, because it is the best heat insulator.
2. Moisture-removing. It allows you to remove excess moisture from the skin and due to this the body temperature is maintained at a comfortable level. It is often used as a necessary ski equipment.
3. Mixed. This type of clothing combines the properties of the first and second. It is quite difficult to achieve an acceptable balance of these properties, but manufacturers are experimenting and trying to succeed in this difficult matter.

Based on the composition, fabrics for thermal underwear can be synthetic or natural. Of artificial materials that perfectly remove sweat and do not cause an allergic reaction, most commonly used polyester, polypropylene, polyamide and their combination.

Lingerie made from natural materials, cotton and wool, it warms well, but poorly removes moisture and, as a result, is not suitable for active people. Its more rational to use when walking or staying in one place for a long time.

The disadvantage of products from this material is a higher degree of wear than synthetic ones.

There are many worthy manufacturers on the market now. Based on user reviews and the marketability of products of certain brands, which is a kind of quality mark, we have compiled our rating of manufacturers of thermal underwear.

At the moment, the TOP looks something like this:

• Norveg - This is a German company that uses natural wool of merino sheep and only natural dyes;
• X-bionic - a Swiss company that uses the latest technology for the manufacture of thermal underwear, taking into account the anatomical features of the structure of the human body, the products look very stylish, they are pleasant and comfortable to wear;
• Finnish company Guahoo It produces excellent products using a special technology for weaving fibers and in a large assortment.

Choosing underwear is quite simple, you need to proceed from your needs and financial capabilities. There are several points that you should pay attention to when buying.

1. It is necessary to decide how linen will be used. - daily or for sports. The choice of material depends on this.
2. Gender signs. Male and female underwear are different - for women produce warmer sets.
3. The size. If the size of the clothes is larger than you need, it will not perform its moisture-removing functions, sweat will drain over the body and hypothermia can occur. Therefore, you need to buy such underwear that fits the figure tightly.
4. Cost. This is an important factor - the presence of additional functions and the well-known name significantly increases the price.

The comfort when wearing clothes and playing sports directly depends on your choice.

Watch the video review of sports thermal underwear in the video.