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Keep Warm This Winter With Silk Thermal Underwear

by

Robert Deanz

When the cold weather bites, it appears that a lot of Britain delves into denial. As the weather turns and we head for the cold months of winter the shops are a wash with a vast range of winter coats, which many of us believe will see us through the coldest spells, rather than adopting the proven technique of layering.

Layering is however a method which may maintain body temperature, and particularly when you start the layering with thermal underwear. Unfortunately, thermal underwear is surrounded by a reputation that’s as unflattering as we often believe the clothing to be. The words ‘thermal underwear’ have a tendency to evoke images of white, bulky clothing best suited for ski slopes and sixty-plus men. But times have changed. Since thermal underwear has evolved from the standard woollen variety to modern designs often produced from silk, which is equally effective in maintaining body heat the stigma once linked to thermal underwear is no longer present. In fact, silk thermal underwear wins every time against its woollen counterpart in more ways than one. Whilst the air may be cold, should you be physically active you may still sweat. Silk thermal underwear is more breathable than wool allowing the skin to stay dry and comfortable. Silk thermals are also more snugly fitted than woollen or other varieties of thermal underwear. This can ensure that the movements of the body isn’t inhibited by thick and bulky items of clothing, particularly useful when taking part in a sporting activity. Of course, wool and silk aren’t your only options when selecting thermal underwear. When considering both wool and silk, cost can be the disadvantage. If you are looking for thermals on a tight budget or for children who will outgrow them very quickly, synthetic thermals are a cheaper option. Polypropylene and polyester are the most frequent synthetic materials. Polypropylene works well at retaining the body’s temperature but it’s not a breathable material. Which means that when you sweat, the moisture will stay on your skin and you will become cold. Polyester is more capable of absorbing sweat, but on the downside, polyester is lessable to retain heat compared to polypropylene. Alternatively, you can choose thermal underwear that’s produced from a blend of fabrics. Typically this sort of material will combine a synthetic material with wool, providing the best of both worlds. However the inclusion of wool suggests that the fabric will take longer to dry when wet so there will be certain activities it might not be suitable for.

This article was written by R. Deans on behalf of

Patra

, expert suppliers of silk thermal underwear and other silk clothing and accessories.

For more information on silk thermal underwear

please visit patra.com.

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