Something to wear under jacket

[ivlobane]

Dear all,

I'm looking for a thin, smooth, anti-moisture long sleeved undergarment of some sort. So that the jacket and/or body cord does not rub against the skin. I've seen the underarmour line, but some of it looks like you would be rather hot in it. Any concrete suggestions?

Thanks!

[irishfolker]

The UnderArmour garments are designed to keep you cool. They wick away moisture. Much cooler and lighter than a t-shirt.

[Sabresque]

There are some nike dri fit long-sleeved shirts which are nice and thin and breathable.

[Peach]

The UnderArmour things can be snug, and look fairly dreadful on almost any body, and there is the odd feeling that they are wet on the outside, but they are not hot at all (especially compared to T-shirts). I like them.

[ivlobane]

Hmm, I guess UnderArmor it is then...

[TBean]

UnderArmour is good - as is the Nike DryFit and Adidas ClimaCool. I have some of each and they perform well and are much cooler than t-shirts. UnderArmour does look bad on most everyone - Nike and Adidas have more forgiving cuts in the shirts and I prefer the feel of that fabric.

[Lady Quindecim]

Nothing comes between me and my BG. Nothing.

Except my top, under armour, t-shirt, chest protector and plastron.

[seak]

Hmm, I guess UnderArmor it is then...

You live in MD aren't you obligated to own at least one piece of underarmor? I'm pretty sure that's in the contract somewhere

[piste off]

UnderArmour is good - as is the Nike DryFit and Adidas ClimaCool. I have some of each and they perform well and are much cooler than t-shirts. UnderArmour does look bad on most everyone - Nike and Adidas have more forgiving cuts in the shirts and I prefer the feel of that fabric.

I like UnderArmour. They make tight ones if you have a pentathlete's body or looser fit if you don't.

You'll still sweat like crazy, and the shirt will be very wet if you fence hard... but it does not get as "clamy" as a pure cotton T-shirt.

R-

[Cupcake]

I've just got the sleeveless UnderArmour that I wear under my plastron. It's certainly not flattering, but A) it's under my gear, so nobody sees it and B) if it's comfortable, who cares?

Also, if you get the UnderArmour, make sure you don't accidentally get the cold weather gear. That would be terrible under a jacket.

[antoinette]

Anyone wear silk anymore?? Thin, cool, comfortable. I hate the texture of some synthetic stuff made for sports ... very sensitive to textures am I.

[sabreur]

I don't like high-tech fabrics under a jacket and lame.

They don't absorb sweat, and if you sweat a lot, you feel like you are swimming, because the sweat doesn't have anywhere to go.

Plain old cotton T-shirts work best for me--at a tournament, I change my T-shirt after each pool and each DE.

[Morale Officer]

Dear all,

I'm looking for a thin, smooth, anti-moisture long sleeved undergarment of some sort. So that the jacket and/or body cord does not rub against the skin. I've seen the underarmour line, but some of it looks like you would be rather hot in it. Any concrete suggestions?

Thanks!

If you're any good with a sewing machine, you could always create a little "sleeve" for your body cord out of an old t-shirt (kinda like a body cord cozy or something). Just an idea other than wearing long sleeves.

[ladyofshalott99]

I have three Nike Dri-Fit shirts. Love them. I have a couple of UnderArmour shirts, and maybe I'll wear those if I'm wanting to show off a bit , but mostly I go with the Dri-Fit shirts.

Have you looked at the Champion C-9 series at Target? They have some dri-fit-type clothing that's pretty good. They make it in both mens and womens' lines, though selection will depend on what time of the year it is As far as cost goes, you can't beat it unless you find a sale or a Nike Outlet.

[Lady Quindecim]

Also, if you get the UnderArmour, make sure you don't accidentally get the cold weather gear. That would be terrible under a jacket.

Unless it's 40F below.

Anyone wear silk anymore?? Thin, cool, comfortable. I hate the texture of some synthetic stuff made for sports ... very sensitive to textures am I.

I did - on the lower half - but it didn't move freely and by like the 3rd day, seams were pulling. (made for some interesting ventilation.)

Have you looked at the Champion C-9 series at Target? They have some dri-fit-type clothing that's pretty good. They make it in both mens and womens' lines, though selection will depend on what time of the year it is As far as cost goes, you can't beat it unless you find a sale or a Nike Outlet.

I have several of these for daily wear... instead of thermals... because of the seasonal varieties.

[Alex_the_foilist]

I just Wear skins, the Skins brand of them too and there really good, not hot, breathable, and really comfortable basically

[adrianhk]

I wear the Russel Athletic short sleeved shirts, and they work well. They suck moisture out to your jacket, where I cannot feel it, and when you do not have a jacket on, they dry very fast. I like mine small so that there is no loose fabric, which I find very annoying while fencing. I have one long sleeve and I find it a little constricting and hot.

[Privateer]

Dear all,
I've seen the underarmour line, but some of it looks like you would be rather hot in it. Any concrete suggestions?

I've been wearing Underarmor for sports since they first came out. HOckey, soccer, motorcycling, now fencing.

Make sure you get the HEATgear line. I wear a long sleeve shirt and a mesh skull cap to keep the sweat out of my eyes.


as for how it looks.. I don't really care. I'm not there to impress anyone with my physique (or lack of).

[Guided by Wire]

Don't the properties of the Underarmour (and other wicking fabrics) mean that the moisture travels outward and soaks the jacket quickly? Would that cause a problem?

[Warrior Princess]

It depends on what line of Underarmour you wear. Some of them are designed to keep you warm.