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Q.<\/span> Should thermal base layers be skin tight? <\/span><\/div>\n
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A. <\/span>To ensure maximum effectiveness, base layers should be fitted and not loose. If there are gaps between the fabric and your skin, the cold is more likely to sneak in. Always go for your actual size in base layers as they are made slightly smaller than normal t-shirts to take into account the fitted styling. So there is no need to go down a size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Q. Should thermal base layers be skin tight? A. To ensure maximum effectiveness, base layers should be fitted and not loose. If there are gaps between the fabric and your skin, the cold is more likely to sneak in. 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