Re: long underwear question

Jan 15, 2005 Last reply: 21 years ago 4 Replies


Tom and Nancy Teigen wrote:


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>> My DD (age 14) is in marching band here in northern Texas. Her band
>> is going to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago this
>> year. They have suggested the kids buy long underwear to wear under
>> their uniforms for warmth. She could also use some extra warmth for
>> some of the chilly nights (down to the mid 40's) during the later part
>> of fall football season too. I have looked at the silk long
>> underwear at Lands End. I also
>> planned to check out the local sporting goods stores. I have heard
>> about the PowerDry fabric from Malden Mills and was wondering if that
>> might be a good choice to make her something. She normally wears
>> shorts and a t-shirt under her uniform so I don't want anything too >> bulky.
>> Any advice?
>>
>> thanks!
>> Nancy
>
>
> I would use the silk long underwear. It would add warmth without bulk. >
> liz young, once in marching band in michigan

Long undies fit like a second skin, so bulk shouldn't be a problem. There are lots of different types about, but if you think she might grow out of them before she gets full use, you might like to think of something less expensive than silk. I got a couple of sets from Aldi here in the UK for £7.99 a set. I wear them as PJ's coz I get cold at night!

My personal experience has been that the waffle knit type in a synthetic fiber are warmer than anything else out there. Waffle knit cotton is not bad, but for the same amount of warmth it is bulkier than the synthetics. I haven't seen the Cuddl Duds that BEI Design mentioned, but they sound like they would be very good; the brushed fleece on the inside really does help make long johns warmer and more comfortable.

I've no idea what the temperatures might be in Chicago on St. Patricks, but it has a reputation for being the "windy city;" wind and humidity can certainly create a huge risk for hypothermia and general misery. I'd vote for the warmest thing you can find; it might be for only one day, but hypothermia is really dangerous.

(snip)

When we lived in Chicago I claimed there were only two seasons: Winter and the Fourth of July.

Jean M.

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