In the heat, but not mad: What brands to look for thermal underwear

IF BEFORE THERMAL UNDERWATER PRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY ATHLETES and people working in cold conditions, today it is in the everyday wardrobe of any city dweller living in conditions of unpredictable weather, such as ours. In especially cold frosts, such underwear saves from frostbite and is necessary for long walks in nature, when the thermometer drops below minus ten degrees. Do not ignore it when doing winter sports like snowboarding or skating.

On top of that, modern thermal underwear often looks like clothes that you don’t want to hide. The approaching spring will be one of the main trends of leggings, so you can start wearing thermal pants along with dresses now. We picked up 8 brands that make decent and high-quality thermal underwear, which is worth paying attention to.

Finisterre

Creator Finisterre Englishman Tom Kay from childhood lived by the cold sea and surfing. For Tom, the connection with nature is important - he believes that unpredictable weather should not interfere with your favorite business. In his brand, he uses only natural materials: Finisterre is dominated by merino sheep wool - a breed that is adapted to both cold and hot weather. This material repels moisture, dries quickly, retains heat or cools depending on temperature. The brand can be found woolen leggings, jackets and shirts.

Uniqlo heattech

The most obvious choice when it comes to thermal underwear. The line of the Japanese mass market Uniqlo - salvation for the winter. Their sleek long sleeves, leggings and T-shirts look as simple as possible and fit under everything. You can wear them as a lower layer, and just because of the rich palette. In addition to the traditionally black things, there are unusual colors like light blue. All things are divided into three conditional categories: for a mild winter, for cold weather and for a hard frost. It is noteworthy that there are also children's models.

LEGINS

999 rub.

X-bionic

Thermal underwear can not only warm in the cold winter, but also improve muscle function during sports activities. To do this, it must take into account the anatomical features of a person, stimulate blood circulation and ensure optimal temperature conditions. It seems that this is possible only in the suit of the future - but today it looks like X-Bionic thermal underwear. The pressure on the muscles, cooling and moisture retention in such underwear are regulated differently depending on the part of the body. The most successful option for those who are seriously engaged in winter sports.

LEGINS

£86,24

Carhartt

Carhartt is a street brand combining rich traditions and relevance. They appeared in 1889 as a brand of working clothes. Brand things are designed to be as comfortable and durable as possible, because at first they were created for railway workers and the military. The benchmark for comfort and practicality has been preserved today. Let Carhartt have a small selection of thermal underwear, attention to technology is noticeable here too. It is made of cotton elastic fabric, so the models feel like second skin and do not hold down movements. And, of course, retain heat and absorb moisture.

Icebreaker

Thermo underwear can be worn at any time of the year - this is what the New Zealand brand Icebreaker emphasizes. Like the creator of Finisterre, they prefer to use only merino wool, thanks to which thermal clothing in the twenty-degree frost retains heat, and at a temperature of plus five five allows the skin to breathe. From such an eco-friendly fabric, soft things are obtained that are pleasant to the touch. Manufacturers promise that they are hypoallergenic and do not cause irritation on the skin, and also hide the smell of sweat. By the way, Icebreaker also produces gloves, socks and collars. Everything is not cheap, but it looks as impressive as possible.

Leggings

$80

The north face

The characteristic logo of The North Face is familiar to all who love sports brands. Last year, the brand turned fifty: throughout this time, the company created equipment for those who spend a lot of time in nature. Back in the 60s, the brand became a sponsor of expeditions to the most remote corners of the planet, and today it stands for the preservation of nature and calls for the use of environmentally friendly materials. In the line of thermal underwear The North Face you can find leggings and sweaters with a standard set of technologies. The underwear is made of elastic fabric that will stretch and not hinder movement during sports activities.

Leggings

$50

Mover

The Swiss brand Mover is chosen by extreme sportsmen, travelers and those who sail along the rivers, sail and climb into the mountains. This does not prevent the brand from being sold in expensive multi-brands of the Net-A-Porter level. In addition to merino, the brand uses material from alpaca wool, which the company developed itself. Wool retains heat, and sealed seams on linen protect the body from blowing. For the lower layer of clothing at Mover, you can find jackets, leggings, sconces and underpants.

Falke

Falke was founded in 1895 by a German roofer who had to work in the cold for a long time. First of all, Falke is known for its hosiery, but the brand also has a small line of clothing - practical, high-quality and comfortable. Therme Falke is created mainly for skiers, but is also suitable for people leading an active lifestyle. Due to the special seamless cut it should provide freedom of movement and not rub. The elastic fabric tightly fits the body, so that it sits imperceptibly under the top layer of clothing.

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