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Thermal Base Layers

Layering in the outdoors is important, but materials matter. Base layers made of wool and wool blends are unparalleled at keeping one dry, warm and comfortable in the outdoors.
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Heat is conducted 25 times faster through water than through air - which means that removing sweat and moisture from skin surfaces is paramount to retaining body heat. The action of drawing moisture from the skin surface to the outside of a garment is known as “wicking.” A lightweight wicking base layer made from Merino Wool provides ultimate wicking performance and dries quickly to keep you warm day after day.

Merino Wool Clothing vs Cotton

We’ve all been told that layering clothing is the best way to dress when going outdoors, and it’s true, but materials matter too. The ubiquitous cotton t-shirt is perfect in hot summer weather, as the cotton will hold the moisture next to your skin, and help cool you down. But that same cotton t-shirt in February, even if layered under other garments is guaranteed to work against your core temperature, for the exactly the same reason.

Cotton doesn’t wick, and therefore it doesn’t make a good base layer. It can make an excellent outer, or top layer, but cotton right on the skin is best left to hot climates and muggy summer days. Synthetics and wool do a much better job wicking, so base layers made from these materials are vastly better at keeping one dry and warm. A lightweight wicking base layer can be removed and dried overnight, then worn the next day, ready to provide wicking duty on the “front line” of thermal protection.

Types of Base Layers

Women's Thermal Base Layers Thermal layers designed for women that go directly against the skin to provide moisture wicking capabilities (key in a base layer system), as well as insulative properties to keep body heat against the skin. Can be combined with mid-layer thermal wear to further enhance and insulate in colder weather.
Men's Base Layers Base layers are worn directly against the skin, and are a key part of any thermal layering system. Merino wool and merino wool blended base layers provide moisture wicking and heat retention functions, while also preventing the buildup of odour and bacteria, and can retain body heat even when wet.

Our Base Layers

We stock only the best in Base Layers so you can rest assured knowing you're COEC Equipped.
Woolpower Crewneck
Woolpower CrewneckA perfect cold weather base layer - extremely effective at wicking away moisture, while retaining precious body heat.
Ivanhoe Merino Underwool Wool Sports Bra
Ivanhoe Merino Underwool Wool Sports BraIvanhoe's Merino Underwool Sports Bra is double layered in soft and comfortable 160 g/m² 100% merino wool that wicks moisture while providing thermal protection and features a racerback with elastic to hold everything in place.
Ivanhoe Women's Merino Long Sleeve  Underwool
Ivanhoe Women's Merino Long Sleeve UnderwoolIvanhoe Women's Merino Long Sleeve Underwool is a lightweight (160 g/m²) 100% merino wool base layer designed specifically for women that wicks moisture away from the skin while helping to retain body heat.
Ivanhoe Men's Merino Long Sleeve Underwool
Ivanhoe Men's Merino Long Sleeve UnderwoolIvanhoe Men's Merino Long Sleeve Underwool is a lightweight (160 g/m²) 100% merino wool base layer designed specifically for men that wicks moisture away from the skin while helping to retain body heat - can be worn on it's own or as part of a layering system.
Woolpower LITE Crewneck
Woolpower LITE CrewneckThe Woolpower LITE unisex crewneck is great as a base layer in cool weather, can be used in combination with other Woolpower layers, or used as a thermal layer during aerobic activity in colder weather that wicks moisture, and combats odour and bacteria.
Ivanhoe Evert Men's Merino Wool Long Johns
Ivanhoe Evert Men's Merino Wool Long JohnsIvanhoe's Evert Men's Merino Wool Long Johns are made from 100% mulesing free merino wool, with a material weight of 160 g/m², making them an excellent light weight base layer for retaining heat, and wicking away moisture.
Woolpower LITE Men's Long Johns
Woolpower LITE Men's Long JohnsWoolpower LITE long johns for men are great as a thermal layer during aerobic activity in colder weather (jogging, running, skiing, skating,etc..) or as a lightweight cool weather base.
Woolpower LITE Women's Long Johns
Woolpower LITE Women's Long JohnsWoolpower LITE long johns for women are great as a cool weather base, or as a thermal layer during aerobic activity in colder weather (jogging, running, skiing, skating,etc..)
Ivanhoe Eivor Women's Merino Wool Long Johns
Ivanhoe Eivor Women's Merino Wool Long JohnsIvanhoe's Eivor Women's Merino Wool Long Johns are made from 100% mulesing free merino wool, with a material weight of 160 g/m² - excellent as a light weight base layer for retaining heat, and wicking away moisture.
Woolpower Zip Turtleneck
Woolpower Zip TurtleneckA perfect base or mid layer - the short zipper on the Zip Turtleneck allows for ventilation. Made of a circular knit fabric, it has no lengthwise seams, can be machine washed and dried, and is available in two weights: 200g/m² or 400g/m².
Woolpower LITE Men's Boxer Brief Underwear
Woolpower LITE Men's Boxer Brief UnderwearWoolpower LITE men's briefs solve that one piece of the puzzle that was always elusive - how to avoid cotton underwear under other Woolpower layers.
Woolpower LITE Xlong Men's Boxer Briefs
Woolpower LITE Xlong Men's Boxer BriefsWoolpower LITE Xlong men's briefs provide more leg coverage and better thermal protection in cool spring or fall weather, or under cycling or athletic shorts or leggings while jogging or skiing.
Women’s Woolpower LITE Boxer Briefs Xlong
Women’s Woolpower LITE Boxer Briefs XlongWoolpower LITE Xlong women's briefs provide merino wool thermal protection and more leg coverage in cool spring or fall weather, or under cycling or athletic shorts or leggings while hiking, jogging, skiiing, walking or other outdoor activities.
Woolpower LITE Zip Turtleneck
Woolpower LITE Zip TurtleneckThe Woolpower LITE zip turtle neck is a highly versatile merino base layer that allows for venting and covering the base of the neck - making it perfect for fall or early spring weather with cold mornings and evenings, or for aerobic activity like running, hiking, or cycling. Made in Sweden, and sewn by a single seamstress (who outs her name tag in each garment), the Woolpower LITE zip turtleneck is a high quality, functional, adaptable merino wool base layer.
Woolpower LITE Unisex Tee
Woolpower LITE Unisex TeeThe Woolpower LITE tee shirt features Woolpower's new LITE material constructed with a rib knit and made with 80% merino wool (superfine, 19.5 microns). The merino wool is combined with 20% of synthetic polyamide fiber (nylon), to create a stronger and more durable garment.

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