About wicking base layers

Wicking base layers are worn next to the skin and are made from materials that transmit & dissipate moisture efficiently so that when you sweat you don't end up with wet soggy clothing that in turn may make you cold.

The choice of base layer depends on the climate and activity. There are lots of different materials used in wicking base layers, here are some of them.

Man made fibres -

• pros -  they dry quickly and wick well, easy to wash. generally durable.

• cons  -  they can be prone to odours, polypropylene is particularly renowned and some  polyesters and nylons can be pretty stinky. Some have anti odour treatments applied to the material

Natural fibres -

Merino Wool

• pros - very absorbent, wicks well, natural climate control fabric that  cools and insulates, inherently warmer than man made fibres and does not suffer from odours

• cons - more expensive than the man made stuff & some prone to shrinking

Silk

• Shares many of the properties of wool but is no where near as durable and is now pricey for what it is

We offer two base layers,  Our EDZ merino wool base layer SRP £40.00 & our EDZ  All Season Base Layers SRP £25.00 which is made from a performance polyester that works across a wide range of temperatures.

More info Merino base layer
More info All Season Base Layer

If you would like more information about wicking base layers please contact us for more information