With the onset of the first cold days, people are increasingly interested in thermal underwear, how to choose it correctly and choose the right size.
Previously, this type of clothing was available only to professional athletes, who, due to the nature of their occupation, were often exposed to low temperatures and their bodies needed protection. Today, thermal underwear is available to everyone; it is an excellent bottom layer under basic clothing, protects from the cold and wicks away moisture well. The main thing is to choose the right size underwear.
How to choose the size of thermal underwear for men, women and children?
One of the main indicators is the size of thermal underwear. It should fit snugly to the human body, but not be too narrow, not squeeze or hinder movement in the knee and elbow joints. And also the set should not be too large, then all its unique properties will be lost.
Important! It’s ideal if you can try a set on yourself in a store and decide whether it suits you or not.Please note that thermal underwear is equivalent to regular underwear and cannot be returned if the size is unsuitable.
If you can still try on a product, then you need to not only put it on your own body, but also make a series of simple movements to understand how comfortable it is to move in such clothes. It is worth paying attention to the following details:
- the seams should be on the outside to avoid chafing;
- the set should fit snugly to the body, but not squeeze it;
- The length of the legs and sleeves should correspond to the person’s build.
The buyer needs to walk along the fitting booth or in the aisle between them, squat, and make sure that the underwear fits well and tightly to the figure. It would be a good idea to study the composition of the fabric.
Typically, thermal underwear is made from polymer materials; they evaporate moisture well and retain heat. But for comfort, it is better if the composition also includes natural materials in the form of cotton or wool, so the product will be more pleasant to the body.
Size chart for men, women and children
All popular manufacturers of this type of clothing have done everything to ensure that customers do not have problems choosing the right size. Therefore, they suggest simply looking on store shelves for the size that a person usually wears. For example, if a girl wears size 46 by Russian standards, then you need to look for these numbers on the size chart or find the letter L, which indicates the Latin size markings.
Typically, sellers of lingerie stores rely on generally accepted size charts:
- S
- M
- L
- XL
Men's:
Height (cm)
- from 168 to 174
- from 174 to 178
- from 178 to 184
- from 184 to 190
Chest (cm)
- 86–92
- 92–98
- 98–104
- 104–110
Waist(cm)
- 80–84
- 84–88
- 88–92
- 92–96
Hip circumference (cm)
- 90–94
- 96–100
- 100–104
- 104–108
Women's:
Height (cm)
- from 160 to 164
- from 164 to 170
- from 168 to 174
- from 172 to 178
Chest (cm)
- 84–88
- 88–92
- 92–98
- 98–104
Waist(cm)
- 64–68
- 68–72
- 72–78
- 78–84
Hip circumference (cm)
- 90–94
- 94–98
- 98–104
- 104–110
Children's:
- XXS
- XS
Height (cm)
- from 128 to 134
- from 140 to 146
Chest (cm)
- 61–68
- 67–74
Waist(cm)
- 57–62
- 61–66
Hip circumference (cm)
- 66–75
- 72–81
Different manufacturers may label their products differently. As a rule, thermal underwear is indicated by standard sizes in Latin letters. However, when purchasing, it is better to look at the tables of a specific supplier or try on the selected product.
How to distinguish real thermomobiles from fake ones
It is quite easy to distinguish a quality product from a cheap fake. To do this, you should pay attention to several important details:
- high-quality linen should be seamless;
- real thermal underwear absorbs moisture in less than a minute;
- the fabric should not stretch too much.
If the selected product meets all the specified parameters, the linen has been selected correctly and you can safely purchase the product for personal use.
Important! In order to avoid counterfeits, experts advise purchasing underwear exclusively from branded sportswear stores. Today there are quite a lot of boutiques and the styles of underwear that protect from the cold are varied.
Thus, high-quality linen must meet a number of basic features. In particular, it should be quite tight and fit well to the body, without squeezing or pressing in the joints when walking and other simple movements.
All seams should be flat and on the outside, as should the tags, to avoid chafing. But also the linen does not fade when washed, does not absorb moisture, dries quickly and does not stretch. Thermal underwear is not hot, it should be completely comfortable and convenient.
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