Women's thermal underwear for everyday wear: features and tips for choosing

In most of the territory of the Russian Federation, winters are quite harsh. Therefore, the question of how to protect yourself from the cold as much as possible is very relevant. However, attractive appearance and mobility are no less important (hardly anyone is delighted with the prospect of putting on "a hundred clothes" and turning into a hulking ball).

The modern fashion industry suggests a solution - thermal underwear. In our article we will tell you about the features and varieties of female models, as well as give a brief overview of the best manufacturers.

Features of women's thermal underwear:

• each model is designed for a certain degree of physical activity medium: high, medium or low;
• you can choose thermal underwear for any weather and temperature indicators: both for very severe frosts, snow and blizzards, and for autumn morning coolness;
• thermal underwear weighs little and does not create additional volume under clothes;
• has antimicrobial properties, some models even contain inclusions of silver, getting rid of harmful microorganisms and fighting unpleasant odors;
• it has multiple layers, each of which is intended for specific purposes: the lower one for absorbing and removing moisture, the middle one for bringing it out, the upper one for protecting it from frost.

Pros of thermal underwear:

• perfectly retains heat;
• suitable for active winter recreation: sports events, outdoor trips, long walks;
• protects against blowing in windy weather;
• does not create a "greenhouse effect".

Minuses:

• different types of activity will require different models of underwear;
• the product will have to be washed often;
• good thermal underwear is quite expensive.

Thermal underwear is divided into varieties depending on the task that it performs.

• Heat saving... Sewing is made from materials with a bulky weaving of threads, which contributes to the formation of mini-pockets from the air, which reduce heat loss.

• Moisture wicking or functional... It differs from the previous type in that it is thinner, but it removes moisture very well.

• Hybrid... As the name implies, such underwear combines the functions of the above two: warms and removes moisture. The best models consist of two layers: moisture-permeable inside, and insulating outside.

Materials used for sewing women's thermal underwear are subdivided into artificial and natural.

Natural include:

• merino wool;
• cotton;
• bamboo fiber;
• silk;
• angora.

Artificial:

• polyester;
• microfleece;
• microplush.

Now let's get acquainted with the best manufacturers of women's thermal underwear. For your convenience, we have placed the information in the table.

And finally, we will give some tips for choosing.

• If you plan to wear thermal underwear every day, give preference to cotton with a small amount of synthetic threads, thin or medium weight. Give preference to heat-saving underwear.
• If you go outdoors in winter but don't move too much, opt for low activity thermal underwear with a high wool content.
• If you, on the other hand, are a winter sports enthusiast, take a look at hybrid blended products. The optimal combination is polypropylene fabric and natural wool, but you can also choose polyester with cotton.
• Hiking? Feel free to wear moisture-wicking thermal underwear that won't let you sweat, but will keep you warm.

In the next video, you will learn what are the three main mistakes they make when choosing thermal underwear for the city.