How to choose thermal underwear

Thermal underwear, functional underwear, neck warmers and scarves – there are so many options. How can you make sense of it all? First and foremost, you need to decide what purpose the functional underwear will serve. The choice of functional underwear depends on physical activity and the season. What requirements must it meet, and how should you approach your selection? Thermal underwear is often mistakenly used to refer to all functional underwear, but thermal underwear definitely does not cool you down in summer; no functional underwear can cool you down, it can only keep your body dry. Thermal underwear is a type of functional underwear designed to keep you warm, i.e. underwear for colder weather.

Functional underwear

Functional underwear is designed to keep the body dry by wicking moisture away from the body to the surface of the fabric, which dries quickly thanks to its material composition, preventing sweat stains. By wicking moisture – sweat – away from the body during sports activities, functional underwear prevents overheating and chilling. For functional underwear to be truly functional, it must be the right size and act like a second skin. Choosing high-quality functional underwear is important; it must not be too tight to restrict movement, nor too loose or large.

Functional thermal underwear

High-quality thermal underwear is a type of functional underwear designed for cold weather. Thermal underwear keeps the body warm and dry, wicking moisture away to the surface of the fabric, which dries quickly. By staying dry, thermal underwear not only provides comfort but also prevents you from getting cold. High-quality thermal underwear for motorcycling is also comfortable to wear under chest and knee protectors.

Functional thermal underwear isn't just T-shirts and pants; it also includes functional knee-high socks and over-the-knee socks that keep your feet dry and are the perfect layer under knee pads and braces. We mustn't forget functional masks for touring motorcycles. A softshell vest can be used as a second layer of thermal underwear.

Although functional underwear dries well and doesn't smell, it still needs to be washed. How to wash thermal underwear? Wash functional underwear in lukewarm water without fabric softener and never put it in the dryer. Thanks to its material composition, the underwear dries quickly.

TIP: Choose from our functional T-shirts, underwear with protectors, and knee pads, and you'll have the perfect underwear for training and racing on a motorcycle.