The local meteorologists are predicting the temperatures to turn to their coldest of the season in a few days. If the weather does indeed follow, we want to be sure that you are able to stay warm, whether at the job site or doing chores around the house. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is thinking that the heaviest and thickest snowsuit will keep you the warmest. Instead if a person wears multiple layers, their body will be able to breathe through their clothes and regulate a much more comfortable temperature. Let's take a look at what would be a great wardrobe for a person that is asked to be outside in the elements.
Starting with your base layer, there have been incredible strides made by manufacturers to produce a layer that keeps you warm but also wicks the moisture away. This element is very important in ensuring that you not only stay warm but also dry. Many times the cold feeling sets in once a person has begun to sweat while working and the moisture is absorbed into their clothes and turns cold. Carhartt offers two great options as a moisture wicking base layer. The lightweight consists of K290 Lightweight Thermal Crewneck Top and K292 Lightweight Thermal Bottom, while the midweight pieces consist of the K207 Midweight Thermal Crew Neck and K208 Midweight Thermal Bottom. All four of these pieces feature Carhartt's Work-Dry moisture wicking system. If you are not so hyped over the moisture wicking technology Carhartt makes their heavyweight set in 100% cotton with the K228 Heavyweight Cotton Thermal Crew Neck and K229 Heavyweight Cotton Thermal Bottom making up the set.
The next layer may or may not be needed depending on how cold it is on the job site. This layer usually consists of a shirt and possibly a sweatshirt. Many of our customers prefer the K126 Long Sleeve Workwear Pocket T-Shirt or K128 Long Sleeve Workwear Henley. These shirts are constructed of a 6.75-ounce, 100% cotton jersey making it last longer than other shirts. Many times we have wives buying their husbands new shirts due to the color fading after wearing for a year plus rather the shirt getting holes in it. Carhartt makes many great sweatshirts for layering as well, however note the four different weights to help make your choice (in order of warmth starting at least): lightweight, midweight, heavyweight, and thermal-lined.
Lastly, the outermost layer, which if chosen correctly can make the biggest difference in whether you are able to stay warm or get cold. Take a look at the conditions that you expect to encounter and base this layer decision on that. If the conditions are just going to be cold, a Carhartt jacket with a their popular 100% cotton duck exterior will be sufficient. There are many different linings which will deliver different levels of warmth. If you are going to be experiencing wet or windy conditions a nylon material for an exterior layer will provide for greater protection from those elements. A waterproof layer is the best solution with the most popular being the C64 PVC Rain Coat and R39 PVC Rain Bib. No matter the conditions that you are faced with on a daily basis at your job site or around the house, proper layering will ensure you are dry, warm, and comfortable.
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