Finding the right base layers
What are base layers for?
- Base layer is how you stay dry, warm, and in the zone. It's the secret to staying comfortable in all cold and cool weather activities.
What's on your agenda?
- Hot Chillys are made to handle a wide range of temperatures and our tech is built to withstand different levels of moisture and activity without skipping a beat.
What are you getting into?
- Sporty type? More action (try a body fit) means you'll need less warmth from your base layer. Laid back? Chiller vibes and less movement may require warmer layers.
How chilly do you get?
- Whether you're the one huddling by the fire fully bundled (try Warmth 10) or the bold spirit sporting shorts when it's 40 (try Warmth 7), it's good to know your cold tolerance.
What is gsm?
- GSM, or grams per square meter, is the weight, in grams of a meter of material. A typical thought is that the more a material weighs, the warmer it will be. This is partially true, a heavier fleece will feel warmer than it's lighter cousin since it has more room to trap warm air.
If you think about it in extremes, a pound of feathers would keep your warmer than a pound of rocks.
Your garment is keeping you warm by keeping warm air near your body and by wicking moisture away from your skin, not only by weighing more on a scale.
In fact, you will feel warmer in our Bi-Ply, since it has two layers of material that trap warm air, than in our Pepper Skins, which is heavier by weight.
What's your comfort fit?
- Do you like a snug body fit that moves with you, or maybe a chillaxed relaxed fit is more your thing. If you are not sure, try Clima-Tek for more casual activities or Micro-Elite Chamois for more sporty activities.
La Montana
- Micro-denier polyester fibers for lighter weight, luxurious drape, breathability, warmth without added bulk, strength and durability
- MTF polyester moisture transfer fibers for increased moisture management
- Micro-Elite Chamois panels with Bio-Silver® for freshness
- Micro-Elite Chamois panels provide an active fit design with freedom of movement
- UPF 40 +
- Active Fit
- 100% Polyester Fleece
- 200 gsm
- In Adult and Youth Sizing
Micro-Elite XT
- Durable outer with soft, brushed fleece backing
- 4-way stretch fabric for a next to skin body fit
- MTF nylon moisture transfer fiber for increased moisture management
- Highly breathable knit
- Smooth face for easy layering
- Wind resistant
- UPF 40 +
- Active Fit
- 90% Nylon, 10% Spandex
- 260 gsm
- In Adult Sizing
Micro-Elite Chamois
- Intimate blend of enhanced polyester and spandex fibers
- Moisture Transfer Fibers to move moisture away from the skin
- 4-way stretch for unlimited movement
- UPF 30 +
- Body Fit
- 89% Polyester, 11% Spandex
- 265 gsm
- In Adult and Youth Sizing
3D Knit
- MTF polyester with Silvadur antimicrobial yarns
- Soft, comfortable, body conforming fit
- UPF 40+
- Body Fit
- 69% Nylon, 25% Polyester, 6% Spandex
- 230 gsm
- In Adult Sizing
Clima-Tek
- Ultimate high-flexibility and casual comfort
- Moisture Transfer Fibers to move moisture away from the skin
- 4-way stretch for unlimited movement
- Antimicrobial properties for odor control
- UPF 30 +
- Relaxed Fit
- 86% Polyester, 14% Spandex
- 180 gsm
- In Adult Sizing
Clima-Wool
- Soft, comfortable MTF Nylon/spandex blend
- 4-way stretch for unlimited movement
- Mulesing free
- Odor Blocking
- UPF 30+
- Relaxed Fit
- 84% Merino Wool, 12% Nylon, 4% Spandex
- 150 gsm
- In Adult sizing
Originals
- Moisture Transfer Fibers to keep you dry
- Body fit design for next to skin performance fit
- Easy, comfortable feeling
- UPF 30+
- Body Fit
- 92% Polyester, 8% Soandex
- 220 gsm
- In Youth Sizing
Pepper Bi-Ply
- MTF Moisture Transfer Fibers for moisture management
- Spun polyester is slightly brushed for extra softness
- Double layer traps air between layers for extra warmth
- Flat seam construction for seam strength and longevity
- Versatile for sports or everyday warmth needs
- UPF 30+
- Relaxed Fit
- 100% Polyester
- 160 gsm
- In Adult and Youth Sizing
Peach Skins
- 100% Microfiber Polyester makes it light for layering
- Moisture Transfer Fibers to move moisture away from the skin
- Antimicrobial treatment to inhibit bacteria growth
- Anatomically designed shape with room to move
- Soft, silky hand feel makes it easy to layer over
- UPF 30+
- Relaxed Fit
- 100% Polyester
- 110 gm
- In Adult and Youth Sizing
Pepper Skins
- MTF Moisture Transfer Fibers for moisture management
- Spun polyester is slightly brushed for extra softness
- Flat seam construction for seam strength and longevity
- Versatile for sports or everyday warmth needs
- UPF 30+
- Relaxed Fit
- 100% Polyester
- 175 gsm
- In Adult and Youth Sizing
Base Layer Finder
Find your base layer match with only a few questions.
Winter Sport Socks
- Hot Chillys Low Volume socks are engineered for high performance boots where there is no room for bulky socks. These winter sport socks are made with densely knit cushioning on the shin, foot bed and heel/toe are for extra protection and comfort. Knit of soft blended yarns.
- Mid Volume are for those who want performance with extra warmth. These warm base layer socks for winter have all the same features of the Low Volume sock, but with a slightly thicker yarn.
- Fiesta socks are Mid Volume and speak for themselves with custom designed vibrant prints, patterns, bright colors and coordinated collections to fit every personality. All are designed to our highest standards of quality.
