Come winters, and the sight of people in layers and layers of warm woollen clothes greets the eyes. Cosy jackets, pullovers, turtlenecks, overcoats and mufflers more or less constitute our entire wardrobe. And those who want to keep even warmer turn to thermal underwear. Thermal underwear is in fact a great, and very sensible way to stay warm during the winters. Not only does it add to your layers, but also since they are the clothes closest in contact with your skin, you will feel all warm despite the chill outside.

The woollen clothes that we wear are usually made of woollen yarn or tricot. This includes fleece, cashmere, and fir of animals like sheep, lambs, camels etc. This wool is treated with chemicals and processed, to make it suitable for woollen terracot garments, which we in turn wear in the winters. Though wool is commonly believed to be uncomfortable on your skin, soft good quality woollen clothes like cashmere and merino wool, feel very soft and extremely comfortable. Wool, being a good conductor of heat, does not let the heat from your body and clothes go outside, and keeps you snug. While your woollen clothes do keep you warm, it is mainly the thermals (wool underwear) that do the trick of actually keeping all your body heat to you, so your body temperature does not fall, and you keep warm.

Woollen underwear for men, women and children is readily available in the market today, and you don’t really even need to make any efforts to locate a store that sells them. Vests, briefs, camisoles, blouses as well as wraps for children generally constitute thermal undergarments. These can be worn under your clothes like your regular undergarments, except that unlike your regular underwear these actually shield you from the cold.

A variety of styles and designs in woollen underwear are being introduced to cater to the ever changing and growing needs of the people. Your thermal undergarments could be in the form of a sleeveless vest, or could have three-quarter or full sleeves. Briefs and underpants for men is also a common option. Women can choose from camisoles, warmers, and blouses with different kinds of necks, sleeves, buttons, and even sports bras. Underpants or long pants can also be worn to keep warm. Whatever clothes you may wear in the winters - from jeans or trousers, to skirts or dresses, there are various options in terms of woollen undergarments available to you. These are suitable not only for the day, but also for the night with your nightwear. The high quality of wool, and stitching make them comfortable inner wear, at any time of the day.

Apart from underwear, you will also find other options like socks or knee warmers that work well with your clothes. No longer are your woollen clothes and underwear bulky and unsightly, but in fact are designed to go with all of your clothes, so you don’t have to compromise on your style to keep warm. Woollen undergarments are not uncomfortable or restricting, but give you the comfort and ease of your regular underwear, with the added advantage of being perfect for the chilly winters, both when you step out, and when you’re indoors; they also make you comfortable when you sleep.