I'll scratch a bit if it saves £50 on a tshirt!
Base layers / wicking advice
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I'll scratch a bit if it saves £50 on a tshirt!
Rugged & Tough
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Really Good question.
There are 3 main types of baselayer. How active you are will determine which baselayer to use. Baselayer is not a one type fits all product.
First of all, modern baselayers much be close fitting to draw the moisture of your skin. If they are loose they will not work. Do not wear cotton under baselayer, but on top.
The following applies to the UK climate, so call us if you are going abroad and need advise.
Type
One: Regular Polyester: This baselayer will hold onto more moisture and is ideal for high levels of activity which will generate heat to keep drying it. The major down side to this product is that it when your stop and sit down for a while, the moisture will cool and you will start to feel cold and will also pick up an odour which cannot be washed out.
Two: Micro Polyester: Like type one, but better at letting go of moisture, so designed for moderate activity but will again pick odour
Three: Polypropelyne: A totally different fibre and excellent at wicking. Will never pick up an odour. Designed for low levels of physical exertion, like tree seat work or stalking.
Four: Dual Knit Polyamide Polypropelyne...
Five: 100% Merino
Six: Merino Blends
etc
So there is more to baselayer that meets the eye. All have great properties, but as a rule of thumb, the cheaper they are the more phyical activity is required to get the best out of them.
If you are unsure, call the store on 01525 211488 and we will be able to talk through the ranges and what will be appropriate for your needs.
Andrew
Rugged & Tough
Carhartt, Blaklader, Harkila, Seeland, Workwear & Country Store
There are 3 main types of baselayer. How active you are will determine which baselayer to use. Baselayer is not a one type fits all product.
First of all, modern baselayers much be close fitting to draw the moisture of your skin. If they are loose they will not work. Do not wear cotton under baselayer, but on top.
The following applies to the UK climate, so call us if you are going abroad and need advise.
Type
One: Regular Polyester: This baselayer will hold onto more moisture and is ideal for high levels of activity which will generate heat to keep drying it. The major down side to this product is that it when your stop and sit down for a while, the moisture will cool and you will start to feel cold and will also pick up an odour which cannot be washed out.
Two: Micro Polyester: Like type one, but better at letting go of moisture, so designed for moderate activity but will again pick odour
Three: Polypropelyne: A totally different fibre and excellent at wicking. Will never pick up an odour. Designed for low levels of physical exertion, like tree seat work or stalking.
Four: Dual Knit Polyamide Polypropelyne...
Five: 100% Merino
Six: Merino Blends
etc
So there is more to baselayer that meets the eye. All have great properties, but as a rule of thumb, the cheaper they are the more phyical activity is required to get the best out of them.
If you are unsure, call the store on 01525 211488 and we will be able to talk through the ranges and what will be appropriate for your needs.
Andrew
Rugged & Tough
Carhartt, Blaklader, Harkila, Seeland, Workwear & Country Store
devon deer stalker
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Oh yes, and don't forget, synthetics stink!
Merino has magical qualities!
Cheers
Richard
Merino has magical qualities!
Cheers
Richard
Rugged & Tough
Well-Known Member
Polypropelyne and Polyamide don't pick up any odour as they are non stick fibre which means bacteria has no where to cling. Merino works in a totally different way to wicking fibres, which is why it is very effective and has been since creation began.
I. Farticus
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...and ^THIS^WAY UP^ on the back
I. Farticus
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Just realised that it was Sport Pursuit where I bought mine...
New offer in today's email:
http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ulvang-mar15
jamross65
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I have to agree with this. Glyn is right though, its a lot of money for an under shirt.
I have 4 of the long sleeved version. I wear them all the time under shirts, t-shirts, stalking jackets, fleeces. They are warm, no bulk, don't ever smell (I do shower every day though, sometimes twice!!! Lol). I've never looked at or priced other makes though and no doubt there is cheaper that will probably do the same job. Not sure if others are 100% Merino though?????
Redleicester
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Baselayers and layering in general have been around in other sports for years, particularly active mountain ones like skiing and climbing. I have a host of base and mid-layers from North Face, Arc'teryx and Lowe Alpine for skiing and they're bloody brilliant. Everyone has now jumped on the bandwagon and the usual rule of thumb applies - you get what you pay for. I have very lightweight ones for summer or warmer conditions, thicker ones for standing around in snowdrifts and so on. They're little different to the days when one would wear a vest under a shirt, under a jumper, under a coat, same principle just the materials have got an awful lot better. Likewise soft shells are now appearing in stalking / hunting / shooting gear. All good stuff.
