Everything You Need To Know About First Ascent Baselayers
From hiking and trail running to cycling and sports, follow the below tips to help choose the right baselayer that is perfectly suited for your next adventure..One of the most important parts of any colder outdoor apparel adventure is adequate baselayer layering. The right baselayer helps to regulate your body’s core temperature by wicking the moisture away from the surface of your skin so that you can stay dry and comfortable despite the activity or climate you find yourself in.
Each baselayer provides its own unique properties, from different drying speed, odour control or improved moisture control and recovery post-exercise.
Derma-Tec Baselayer:
Derma-Tec is definitely one of the most advanced performance baselayers ever created. Featuring brand new Body Mapping Technology (BMT) for differential insulation, as well as compression benefits for accelerated recovery - this baselayer is the perfect pick for any high-performance activity.
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Derma-Tec Long Sleeve Baselayer Top | Derma-Tec Long Johns Baselayer |
Best use: Running, Skiing and Cycling
Fit: Close fit for maximum performance. Polypropylene blended with elastane creates a super stretchy fabric for optimum moisture-wicking and heat retention
Fabric: Fabric is created using a differential knit, providing different fabric coverings on specific body areas.
Fabric Composition: 60% Polypropylene 34% polyamide 6 % Elastane
Fabric weight: Mid-weight: 225g/m2
Tech Features: Use of body mapping technology (BMT) allows for optimal regulation of your body’s core-temperature, helping to provide warmth to areas that need it most as well as increasing breathability in areas of your body that tend to overheat.
Heatshield Long Sleeve Tops:
Polartec® Power Dry® draws moisture straight from your skin and transfers it to the outer surface in order to quickly dissipate. The evaporation helps keep you cool, as your body heat increases or warm when temperatures are low. The technology used to control or draw out moisture is the highest priority for close-to-skin surfaces, making the First Ascent Heatshield long sleeve an ultimate cycling or running baselayer.
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Men's Heatshield Long Sleeve Top | Ladies Heatshield Long Sleeve Top |
Best use: Running, Hiking and Cycling
Fit: Slim fit.
Fabric Composition: 100% Polyester
Fabric weight: Mid-weight: 134g/m2
Tech Features: Superior wicking and fast drying for added comfort. Lightweight, easy-care fabric for hassle-free washing. UPF50+ protection.
Polypropylene Baselayer
From climbing mountains to playing sports, Polypropylene is a fantastic choice when quick-drying thermal retention is needed. This great material also incorporates Bamboo Charcoal for resisting odours.
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Best use: Cycling, Running and Hiking
Fit: Bamboo has a silky, natural feel, making for a comfortable fitted garment.
Fabric: Polypropylene does not absorb moisture due to the closed cell structure of the Polypropylene yarn, keeping you dry, fresh and odour free.
Fabric Composition: 85% Polypropylene 15% Bamboo
Fabric weight: Lightweight: 160g/m2
Tech features: Keeps you warm, even when wet. Excellent body heat retention due to polypropylene’s low conductive properties.
Bamboo Baselayer
Feel amazingly comfortable and also flexible and in this versatile combination of Polyester and natural Bamboo baselayer.
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Best use: Active, Running and Hiking
Fit: Bamboo has a silky, natural feel, allowing for a more comfortable next-to-skin garment.
Fabric: Bamboo aids in moving moisture away from the skin, keeping you dry. Anti-bacterial properties, ensure that you remain odour-free.
Fabric Composition: 85% Polyester 15% Bamboo
Fabric weight: Lightweight: 162g/m2
Tech Features: Carbonised bamboo absorbs excess UV rays before they make contact with your skin, helping resist sun damage.
Viloft Baselayer
Made from a unique blend of Polyester and VILOFT© with Spandex , the Viloft baselayer is lightweight, soft and a comfortable next-to-skin garment.
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Men's Viloft Thermal Long Sleeve Baselayer Top | Men's Viloft Thermal Long Johns Baselayer |
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Ladies Viloft Thermal Long Sleeve Baselayer Top | Ladies Viloft Thermal Long Johns Baselayer |
Best use: Camping, Outdoors
Fit: Viloft features great stretch and an extremely soft touch.
Fabric: Viloft’s flat fibre cross-section gives it excellent thermal insulation properties. The modified cross-section creates air chambers in textiles, which act as a buffer against the cold.
Fabric Composition: 48% Viloft© 47% Polyester 5% Spandex
Fabric weight: Ligthweight: 160g/m2
Tech Features: Viloft’s fabrics have up to 30% higher thermal insulation than Cotton fabrics. Just a small ratio of Viloft is adequate to make a significant difference in textile warmth. Viloft moves moisture away from the body which slows down the spread of bacteria.
BASELAYER AS A LAYERING ITEM
Baselayers are an essential item for many outdoor activities and help to form the foundation within the layering system of your outfit. It is a high priority to consider items which can be layered together for ultimate warmth, yet maintain your ability to move freely and in comfort.
Baselayers should be fit your body well be snug-fitting in order to maintain temperature and wick-moisture away from the body or skin. It is important to consider what activities you will require baselayers for so that you can purchase the best one for your needs
CARING FOR YOUR BASELAYER
Looking after your baselayer is very easy! To increase the lifespan of your baselayer, we recommend using a technical apparel wash and to wash by hand, else a cold machine wash works well too. It is not recommended to use fabric softener or a tumble dryer on your baselayers.
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