Winter fishing is completely different from a summer hobby. The fact is that you need special, warm underwear due to the typical fishing conditions. And these conditions have a wide range of negative effects associated with the presence of frost, wind, and precipitation in the form of snow. Fishing in such conditions, without warm underwear, is almost impossible. Moreover, underwear must meet the most serious requirements in order to provide the human body with comfortable conditions over a long period.
Content:
- 1 Types of thermal underwear for winter fishing 1.1 Moisture-wicking thermal underwear
- 1.2 Heat-saving
- 2.1 Single layer version
- 2.5.1 Wool and cotton
- 3.1 “MJ Sport” (Finland)
How to choose the right size
Thermal underwear should fit tightly to the body, its functionality depends on this. Therefore, an important point is to choose the appropriate size . In specialized stores you can try on underwear before purchasing.
But now many people prefer to buy clothes using online stores, which saves time and money. It is important to remember that thermal underwear belongs to the group of underwear and cannot be returned . Lingerie manufacturers usually use international letter coding to designate sizes.
So that you don’t get confused, the table shows the correspondence between Russian sizes of men’s clothing and international sizes. To help online buyers - reviews about thermal underwear for winter fishing, which are very useful to read on the forums before making an expensive purchase.
Types of thermal underwear for winter fishing
The functions of thermal underwear are to preserve the energy of the human body in the area between the surface of the skin and the bottom layer of clothing.
There are several types of such linen.
Moisture-wicking thermal underwear
Thermal underwear, capable of removing moisture from the surface of the human body, keeping its surface dry, must certainly be present in the underwear set. After all, the fisherman does not sit and rest, but is constantly in motion, as a result of which a lot of moisture (sweat) is released. As a rule, specially developed materials are used for its manufacture.
This type of underwear works as follows:
- The air gap between the skin and the fabric is heated by the heat of the human body. In the process of human action, the temperature gradually increases, as a result of which increased pressure is created in this gap. As a result of this action, the air flow, along with liquid molecules, rushes out through the pores of the fabric, into an area of lower pressure. As a result, the human body always remains dry.
A similar effect is achieved only by those fabrics that do not absorb moisture, and these are, as a rule, artificial fabrics (synthetics). As for materials of natural origin, they are not suitable for sewing moisture-wicking elements of linen.
Heat-saving
This type of thermal underwear is designed to preserve the heat generated by the human body, which protects the body from hypothermia at low temperatures. Heat conservation is carried out by retaining the energy of the human body in the gap between the skin and the fabric of thermal underwear. Despite the fact that the layer is very thin, it still effectively protects a person from the cold outside air.
The heat retention material used is a specially designed cellular material that is capable of holding a large amount of heat in these numerous cells.
In addition to the fact that these materials are able to retain heat, they are also lightweight and thin. An ordinary down jacket can retain body heat.
Classification of thermal underwear for winter fishing
Warmth-saving underwear is available in several versions, depending on the structure of the fabric.
Single layer option
Thermal underwear, consisting of one layer, should be worn at not very low temperatures, when it is not cold outside, but cool. It can be worn even in summer on cool days. Linen is made from thin artificial or natural fabrics.
Two-layer option
This type of thermal underwear is intended for the cold season and is made from specially designed fabrics that have a special structure, which helps remove moisture and retain heat. In this regard, such a set of underwear is considered hybrid due to the fact that it performs two functions.
Three-layer option
Three-layer thermal underwear has, in addition to the usual two layers, also a third layer. This is the bottom layer, which is treated with an anti-allergic compound. The remaining two layers are the same as in the two-layer version.
Dimensions
Global manufacturers use the most famous table used for labeling clothing. As a rule, the following symbols are used: XS, M, L, XL, XX. Despite this, some manufacturers have their own marking and sizing tables. All retail outlets should have such information. If such information is not available, then sellers must have such information and must always provide comprehensive answers to all buyer questions.
Choosing the right size
Thermal underwear is purchased in such a size that it fits tightly to the human body, but is not tight. If it is too large, as they say “hanging” on the body, then it will not be able to perform its functions. This is a very important point that should always be remembered.
Materials used
Only soft and elastic materials are suitable for the manufacture of thermal underwear. Only they can stretch and thereby ensure a tight fit to the body. Basically, these are specially designed fabrics that are of artificial origin, although they contain a small proportion of natural materials.
Wool and cotton
- These materials, due to their characteristics, are not suitable for the production of thermal underwear. And that's why:
- These materials wear out quickly when worn.
- They actively absorb moisture and release it with difficulty.
- These materials are not elastic.
- During operation, they are significantly deformed.
If we talk about clothes made of wool, it is not advisable to wear them on a naked body, since this can cause various allergic reactions. This is due to the fact that wool clothing is quite scratchy and can only be worn over underwear. In addition, wool clothing has a significant weight compared to what is needed. As for cotton clothing, it requires special care during use, despite the fact that it does not cause any allergic reactions compared to woolen clothing. In addition, after washing these fabrics may change in size, which is not desirable.
Bamboo and eucalyptus
When making fabrics, eucalyptus or bamboo fibers are added to them. Their technical characteristics are similar, but eucalyptus has antibacterial properties, therefore, the use of fabrics with eucalyptus fibers creates a healing effect.
Thermal underwear containing bamboo fibers has no worse characteristics.
Linen using such materials has a number of advantages. For example:
- The material has a large margin of safety.
- Has good hygroscopic characteristics.
- The material does not cause allergies.
Polypropylene and polyester
These artificial materials have no equal in the thermal underwear manufacturing process. It is these materials that are most suitable in their characteristics for the production of this type of linen.
Thermal underwear made using polypropylene or polyester has a number of positive characteristics:
- Due to the enviable elasticity of the materials, the underwear fits the body perfectly.
- At the same time, the material does not retain moisture.
- It does not undergo deformation during wear.
- Does not cause allergies when worn for a long time.
Unlike other materials, these synthetic materials are quite pleasant to the touch and create a certain level of comfort.
Polartek
Technologies do not stand still, but are constantly improving. Based on this, many manufacturers are working to improve thermal underwear, developing more and more new materials. Progressive and modern technologies make it possible to obtain completely different materials that differ in their characteristics due to:
- Changes in the percentage of various, both synthetic and natural components.
- Changes in the shape and methods of weaving fabrics.
- The use of more modern, specially developed dyes.
It should be noted that the American company Malden Mills produces up to 150 types of artificial fabrics under the general name “Polartek”. These types of materials perfectly retain heat and remove moisture under any operating conditions. In addition, the material is impregnated with a special antibacterial composition.
How does thermal underwear work?
The main functions of thermal underwear include:
- Tight fit to the body. Unlike conventional material, properly selected thermal underwear is in close contact with the skin. Therefore, during movements, uncomfortable folds will not form;
- Heat retention. The structure of thermal underwear retains warm air as well as possible, but at the same time removes its excess if a person is actively moving or has entered a warm room;
- Removes moisture from the skin. This characteristic is even more important than heat retention. After all, a sweaty body will give off heat faster. Therefore, if a person wears simple clothes under the bottom of the top, then it will be of little use if he has to actively move in the cold. The fabric will become wet from sweat and hypothermia will not be long in coming. That is why the bottom layer of thermal underwear is highly hydrophilic. It quickly absorbs moisture and then transfers it to the top layer, from which the sweat evaporates. At the same time, the top layer continues to actively retain warm air.
In this video, specialist Andrey Morin will tell you why people can freeze in some types of thermal underwear and how to choose the right one:
TOP manufacturers of thermal underwear for winter fishing
“MJ Sport” (Finland)
It is quite natural that the Finns are considered the best manufacturers of winter clothing. This is due to the fact that Finland is located closer to the north and it is very important that citizens wear warm clothes. Therefore, they are constantly working on improving both warm outerwear and thermal underwear.
Clothes from the MJ Sport company are in great demand and popularity. Its distinctive feature is quality and functionality. And this is all thanks to innovative solutions using modern technologies, both in the production of fabrics and in their processing.
The main raw material for the production of materials is polypropylene, which can effectively retain heat. In addition, all the company’s products are characterized by a modern design, which makes them very attractive to potential customers.
VAUDE (Germany)
Thermal underwear of this famous German company is no less in demand among fishermen, athletes and tourists.
VAUDE product developments are different:
- High quality products.
- Modern design.
- Fits the body perfectly.
- Excellent heat retention.
- Characterized by the highest level of comfort.
- Attractive appearance.
Manufacturers of the German company VAUDE offer their customers thermal underwear:
- Two-layer options for serious cold weather.
- Single-layer options for cool periods.
- Underwear for various categories of athletes.
Marmot, MILLET (France)
Products from French manufacturers also have their customers who are involved in sports or fishing. As a rule, this thermal underwear is of excellent quality and attractive appearance. In addition, French products are more affordable in price than German products.
Many of our fishermen use Marmot clothing and the reviews about it are wonderful. In addition to fishermen, famous athletes also use underwear. As the experience of using thermal underwear from well-known French companies shows, the quality of their underwear is no worse than other well-known companies, but it is more affordable.
LOWE ALPINE (USA)
This is a legendary American company, whose products are worth talking about separately. The LOWE ALPINE company produces equipment for mountain sports. Clothing from this company is capable of warming the human body in the most extreme conditions.
These conditions include:
- Presence of snow storms.
- Presence of cold, pouring rain.
- Presence of strong gusts of wind.
- Presence of low temperatures.
LOWE ALPINE employees are convinced that their products must meet the most modern requirements, regardless of operating conditions, and provide a high level of comfort and reliability. The underwear of this legendary company, capable of effectively retaining heat, is the most sought-after branded product among professional athletes and fishermen.
In the process of creating a new collection of underwear, the company relies on:
- To achieve new technologies.
- To meet the requirements of modern design.
- To use the best materials.
- To use high-quality dyes.
Sivera (Russia)
Russian companies are trying to keep up with their foreign competitors by creating underwear for extreme natural conditions. It is believed that Siver brand thermal underwear does not differ in quality from either French or American.
Bask (Russia)
According to some experts, as well as fishermen and hunters, some models of domestic underwear are not only not inferior to foreign models, but even superior to them. Similar products include samples from Bask (Russia).
Red Fox (Russia)
Products from a Russian company such as Red Fox are in wide demand and popularity.
This popularity is achieved due to:
- Practicality.
- Comfort.
- Efficiency.
