How should thermal underwear fit?

In the harsh Russian winter, thermal underwear can exhibit all its warming qualities only if certain conditions for wearing it are met. If even one point does not correspond, there is no point in using such clothing: money and effort will be wasted, the underwear will not keep you warm. How thermal underwear should fit in order for a person to feel warm and comfortable in it, read about it further.

How should the “suit” fit?

Which thermal underwear to choose in the store - looser or tighter, how to wear it - on a T-shirt or on a naked body - the answers to these questions must be taken into account when purchasing clothes in a store. At first glance, the nuances of choosing and wearing such products are not so important. The main thing is that you have warm underwear on your body. But it turns out that these little things are the key to keeping your chosen model warm.

All the magical warming properties of thermal underwear will not be able to unfold and work properly unless a number of conditions are met:

• tight fit of the body by the material of the product;
• putting on thermal clothing as the first, base layer;
• correct selection of the composition of the model depending on the intensity of physical activity.

Tight or not?

Yes, exactly tight. A loose fit will not give the desired result. The air gap between the thermal underwear and the body will work against heat retention. Thermal underwear will act as a regular insulating element such as a cotton T-shirt or long sleeve, this reduces all the thermal properties of such products to zero. Purchasing and wearing thermal underwear only makes sense if it is like a “second skin” for you.

Important! The structure of the fabric contains many very small air pockets, which, located near the surface of the skin, maintain its natural temperature, thus retaining heat.

What are the consequences of wearing it “nakedly”?

Thermal underwear must be worn on a naked body. In addition, it must be clean and dry. Intermediaries in the form of T-shirts or T-shirts for high-tech underwear will be unnecessary. Insulating the base layer with other clothing is harmful, because the result will be an unsightly picture:

• Excessive insulation will make you hot;
• the skin will produce sweat;
• natural evaporation from the skin will saturate clothing;
• you will need to spend some time in wet underwear;
• this threatens temperature discomfort, it will be cold, an unpleasant odor and even a cold may occur.

Don’t worry, thermal underwear worn tightly will not rub or damage the skin anywhere. The structure of the fabric is soft, light, pleasant to the body, the seams are flat, there are no rough stitching, no hems, no labels.

Important! It is allowed to wear panties and a bra between thermal underwear and the skin.But in this case, in order to prevent moisture from being absorbed by them, they must be made of synthetic materials.

Nuances of choosing thermal underwear

1. When choosing thermal clothing for yourself, be sure to try it on. The chosen model should not only fit tightly to the body, but also be invisible under clothing.
2. If thermal underwear is purchased only for a short stay in frosty or windy conditions, for men it will be enough to purchase long johns and a T-shirt, for women - a bodysuit or T-shirt with shorts.
3. For everyday wear, choose models made from natural or mixed compositions; for sports, fully synthetic suits are excellent, as they intensively remove the resulting moisture to the surface. Fishermen, hunters, and lovers of long, leisurely walks will be most comfortable in thermal clothing made from pure merino wool or with the addition of cotton or silk.
4. If preference is given to thermal underwear made from natural fibers, then keep in mind that many models that do not have synthetic components are subject to stretching during operation. If in doubt about the size, in this case it is better to choose a smaller one, although the underwear will wear out faster.
5. Buy products from well-known companies specializing in making thermal clothing. They produce high-quality underwear and value their name. Companies that are unknown on the market may not live up to expectations either in the quality or performance properties of their products..