Xiamen Unitex Trade Co., Ltd. is a professional underwear sourcing & supply-chain management company based in Xiamen, Fujian Province, in the Xiamen–Quanzhou–Jinjiang knitwear cluster of south-east China. Founded by Will Lin, who has worked in the apparel trade since 2004, the company has been exporting since 2009 and was incorporated in Xiamen in 2013. It runs its own liaison office in Jinjiang and works with a network of BSCI & OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified partner factories to serve retailers and brands across Europe, the US and Australia.
In winter, many friends will wear thermal underwear. The biggest advantage of thermal underwear is that it is lighter and thinner, and has better thermal insulation effect, making people feel warmer.
There are many different materials of thermal underwear on the market, such as cashmere, wool, pure cotton, and many other materials. So in the end which kind of material of thermal underwear is more comfortable and warmer?
How should we choose? Let’s find out together.
The material of thermal underwear
Everyone knows when buying thermal underwear that there are many thermal underwear made of different materials on the market. Each material has different comfort and thermal effects, which makes everyone confused when choosing. It’s particularly confusing, so everyone also needs to understand the advantages and disadvantages of thermal underwear made of different materials.
1. Cashmere
One of the biggest advantages of thermal underwear made of cashmere is that it is relatively delicate and soft, has certain moisture absorption and breathability properties, and has a very good thermal insulation effect.
The disadvantage of cashmere thermal underwear is that its price will be relatively high, especially some of the better quality pure cashmere thermal underwear, which may cost thousands of dollars.
2. Wool
The thermal insulation effect of wool is also very good. It is also an impeccable material for thermal underwear in winter and is also a good choice.
The price of wool thermal underwear will also be slightly higher, and if the wool count is relatively low, you may have an itchy feeling when you wear it next to your skin. If you have sensitive skin, you need to pay attention to it when purchasing.
3. Pure cotton
Underwear made of pure cotton has better thermal insulation effect and better moisture absorption performance.
However, pure cotton has poor moisture wicking properties and will make people feel a little uncomfortable after sweating. If you are particularly prone to sweating, it may not be suitable for you to choose clothing made of this material.
4. Polyester
Polyester is what we call polyester fiber. Underwear made of this material has good thermal insulation properties and are relatively affordable. They are a cost-effective choice within a few dozen dollars.
The disadvantage of polyester is that it is easier to generate static electricity. Especially in winter, our skin may be relatively dry, so static electricity is easily generated when wearing it.
In addition to the above common materials, there are also thermal underwear made of modal material and different materials such as spandex, nylon, and acrylic on the market. Each material has different advantages and disadvantages. However, the above materials relatively speaking, the thermal insulation effect will be better.
How to choose thermal underwear?
1. Consider budget issues
Thermal underwear made of different materials have different comfort and thermal insulation effects, and the prices are also different. Therefore, everyone should clarify their budget before purchasing and choose a style with a suitable price and better thermal insulation effect.
2. Habitual issues
Because clothes of different materials have different comfort levels and have different advantages and disadvantages, everyone also needs to choose according to their own dressing habits and some daily living habits, so that they can keep us warm while also making us feel more comfortable.
If you are particularly afraid of the cold, it is recommended that you choose thermal underwear made of cashmere, wool or acrylic blends or velvet materials. The thermal insulation effect will be better, and you can feel warmer in winter.
If the weather in your area is particularly dry in winter and your skin is relatively dry, it is recommended that you choose thermal underwear made of cashmere, wool, pure cotton or modal. These materials are not prone to static electricity problems and have better thermal insulation effects.
In addition, if you are choosing for friends with sensitive skin or children at home, it is recommended to choose fine imitation cashmere or pure cotton or modal fabrics, which will be more comfortable and less likely to cause skin discomfort.
Many friends wear thermal underwear next to their skin in winter, so they should be more careful when choosing thermal underwear. Try to choose clothes that are more comfortable and have better thermal insulation effect, so that they will be more comfortable to wear.
· Xiamen Unitex Trade Co., Ltd. — OEM & ODM underwear sourcing partner