How to choose thermal underwear for outdoor activities
Recently, lovers of outdoor activities, hunting and fishing discovered thermal underwear - a unique type of equipment that allows to solve a great variety of diverse tasks at a time. Here and protection from cold and precipitation, and preventing wind blowing, and adjusting body temperature in a comfortable for him. However, the most important feature is the ability to divert sweat under intense loads, with the result that the back simply does not have time to sweat! Of course, all of the above is feasible only when thermal underwear is chosen correctly, and its characteristics are fully consistent with the conditions of operation.
What is thermal underwear
Depending on their physical properties, all modern thermal underwear can be divided into two main categories:
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Moisture-resistant thermal underwear is designed for active use, long transitions and intense loads. It is based on synthetic materials with high vapor permeability. Thanks to this feature, such thermal underwear perfectly wicks moisture out, not allowing the back to sweat. This means that maximum comfort will be maintained even under intense loads;
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Underwear is classified as so-called "slow". Its task is to ensure maximum heat saving in harsh operating conditions, and therefore such models are almost always designed for passive rest and a long stay in one place.
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There is a third type of thermal underwear - the so-called combo. Depending on the percentage of these or other fibers, such equipment can also have heat-saving characteristics at the same time, and at the same time, it is not bad to take sweat from the body;
Advantages and disadvantages of the materials used
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Cotton - the most common material used for the manufacture of thermal underwear for everyday wear. Such material is only suitable for operation in moderately positive weather and for loads of moderate intensity. It's all about its high hygroscopicity - the cotton immediately absorbs sweat and holds it, delivering a lot of unpleasant sensations, especially tangible in the cold season;
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Wool has maximum thermal insulation characteristics, and therefore is an excellent option for making heat-saving "slow" thermal underwear;
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Synthetic materials are characterized by high vapor permeability, and therefore their number is maximum in the top models of “fast” thermal underwear, the main characteristic of which is quick removal of moisture from the body. To achieve these or other parameters, synthetic materials can be used together with natural wool or cotton;
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Polyester and polyamide are currently very popular. To touch, these materials resemble cotton, and their characteristics are not only not inferior, but even superior to this material. Other things being equal, polyester and polyamide thermal underwear perfectly removes moisture, making it an ideal option for those who move a lot;
How to choose thermal underwear
The choice of thermal underwear is not particularly difficult, even for beginners. All that is required of them is to accurately determine the specific characteristics of a particular model, as well as the conditions in which one or another model will be used:
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Thin Cotton Thermal Underwear either its polyester and polyamide counterparts are good in warm summertime or as demi-season equipment for active use, provided you use a high-quality suit. He is chosen by hunters, fishermen and lovers of expeditions and travels;
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Warm thermal underwear made from natural wool with the addition of synthetic fibers or other options "slow" equipment designed for passive use. They are perfectly warm and able to divert a small amount of moisture. Such equipment is used for ice fishing, as well as for ambush hunting, when the hunter does not move for several hours in a row;
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If the thermal underwear is chosen for everyday use, cotton models should be given preference or their analogues of polyester and polyamide. These materials perfectly perform their functions under any operating conditions. And only in warm winter time, in a pair of thin thermal underwear, can one use thicker, wool or fleece models.
How to try on thermal underwear
Before you give preference to a particular model of thermal underwear, you must remember that it is operated exclusively on the naked body, and therefore this equipment should not cause discomfort and cause unpleasant sensations. It should not reap, rub, seams should not be felt. Wearing thermal underwear on the body, you need to perform a series of sequential actions - sit down, stand up, shake the body from side to side. This is done in order to assess the nature of the work of thermal underwear in the dynamics, under load.
Thermal underwear care
Caring for thermal underwear does not require any special costs and is very unpretentious. Such equipment is erased at temperatures up to 40 degrees with the use of powders and cleaning products that do not contain chlorine and are intended for washing thermal underwear and synthetic fabrics. Drying of thermal underwear is carried out naturally, away from sources of open heat and sunlight. Not recommended and spin - mechanical impact can cause damage to the structure of thermal underwear.
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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.
