Avid fishermen love to fish so much that even frosts do not frighten them. In addition, there are people who like fishing in winter more than in summer. Winter and summer fishing differ from each other not only in the fishing location, but also in equipment and equipment. Therefore, both the first and the second have their fans and opponents.
So winter fishing requires special care, special fishing rods and warm clothing. In addition to a warm sweatshirt, professional fishermen also have thermal underwear in their arsenal. It allows you to keep warm and does not hinder movement.
As you know, demand creates supply and today there are hundreds of manufacturers, many fabrics and different styles of thermal underwear on the market. It is, frankly speaking, not cheap, so it is important to buy a quality product, but not to overpay. And to do this, you need to understand the functions of linen and the characteristics of the fabrics from which it is made.
Which thermal underwear to choose for winter fishing
It’s worth starting with the fact that because of the “thermo” prefix, some people think that such laundry should heat up. In fact, the point of thermal underwear is different - it retains body heat and wicks away moisture. Because of this, a person is warm and dry.
IMPORTANT! Thermal underwear is available for winter and summer. These options differ in material and functionality.
When choosing a winter clothing attribute, pay attention to the following indicators:
- material. Keep in mind that synthetic options are not recommended for daily wear, as this may cause irritation;
- duration of heat retention. Check this information with the seller or look on the packaging;
- comfortable to wear.
Please note that you must try on these clothes. It should be tight-fitting, not loose, but not tight. The fabric should not roll up, otherwise, due to the loose fit of the linen to the body, sweat will not be removed from the fabric folds. You should not rely on your usual clothing size, or the one indicated on the product label - depending on the material, the underwear will vary in elasticity.
ADVICE! Try on thermal underwear before purchasing. Do not take a size larger for fear that it will shrink after washing - this will not happen with a quality product.
Warm and extra-warm thermal underwear is suitable for winter fishing. The markings on the packaging may be “warm” or “x-warm”.
What functions should it perform?
As a rule, there are 3 types of thermal underwear according to their structure:
- single layer, for cool weather;
- two-layer or hybrid. Made for cold weather - retains heat and wicks away moisture;
- three-layer. It differs from a two-layer one in that it has an additional layer that does not cause allergies. The functions and purpose are the same.
In severe frosts, thermal underwear does not release body heat outside the clothing. A layer of air is created between the skin and the fabric.The heat cannot escape and pressure is created in the air chamber. This pressure pushes out the sweat.
REFERENCE! Winter thermal underwear should retain heat inside the clothing and prevent sweating by removing moisture.
Which fabrics to choose
REFERENCE! Thermal underwear fabric has a cellular structure. The cells remove moisture and distribute it evenly over the surface of the product, where it evaporates.
Fabrics used are natural and synthetic:
- Natural materials do not cause irritation and can be worn daily. The disadvantage of thermal underwear made from natural fabric is that the wear time is shorter compared to synthetic materials. Cotton allows the body to breathe, but absorbs moisture. Because of this, with active sweating, the underwear becomes heavier and the person begins to freeze.
- Synthetic materials last longer, but there is a risk of irritation with prolonged wear. Polyester does not absorb sweat, but removes it and is inexpensive. But the skin will not breathe in polyester underwear, so this option is suitable for active sports.
IMPORTANT! Synthetic thermal underwear is suitable for active activities. It will push out sweat and thus retain heat longer.
Warm thermal underwear is sewn from:
- polyester;
- polypropylene;
- wool;
- cotton;
- combinations of the fabrics described above.
For winter fishing, which involves alternating long periods of sitting in one place and moving, thermal underwear made of synthetic materials with a small proportion of wool or cotton is suitable. They allow the body to breathe and thus retain heat longer.
IMPORTANT! Thermal underwear made from a combination of natural and synthetic materials should not be worn for more than 8 hours.
Manufacturers
Frequently purchased foreign manufacturers of thermal underwear in Russia:
- MJ Sport;
- LOVE ALPINE;
- VAUDE;
- Marmot, MILLET;
Domestic brands:
- RedFox;
- Bask;
- Sivera.
Referring to the brand or reputation of the manufacturing country alone will not be advisable. High-quality thermal underwear does not have to be expensive. The main thing is that it has a good composition, high-quality seams and a pleasant feeling when putting it on.
And, having bought good thermal underwear, do not forget to properly care for it. Wash at 30 degrees on delicate cycle. Do not twist, iron or dry clean. If treated with care, a quality item will serve you for more than one winter fishing trip.
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