Functional underwear ladies
Discover VAUDE women's functional underwear as a next-to-skin base layer for outdoor activities in different temperatures. The current styles contain a high proportion of merino wool and provide comfortable wear during activity.
Women's functional underwear as a first layer
Functional underwear is worn directly against the skin and forms the first layer of your clothing system. The current VAUDE styles from the Monviso range combine a high proportion of merino wool with polyester and are suitable as a close-fitting base layer for different outdoor activities and temperatures.
What are the benefits of functional underwear with merino wool?
Merino wool has properties that make it well suited to functional clothing worn next to the skin. The natural fiber can absorb moisture, supports body climate regulation and provides warmth. Wool can also help reduce the development of unpleasant odors. This makes functional underwear with merino wool suitable for both active outdoor use and longer trips.
Which activities is women's functional underwear suitable for?
Functional underwear can be worn as a first layer for a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, trekking, cycling or winter activities. Which additional clothing layers are suitable depends on the activity, temperature, weather conditions and your personal sensitivity to cold.
How does a layering system work with functional underwear?
As a close-fitting base layer, functional underwear can easily be combined with other clothing layers. Depending on the conditions, you can add a warm midlayer and a jacket, for example. This allows you to adapt your clothing system to the temperature, weather and intensity of your activity.
Moisture management also plays an important role during intensive activity. Merino wool can absorb moisture and thereby contribute to comfortable wear. Which additional layers are suitable depends on the conditions.
How should women's functional underwear fit?
Functional underwear is generally worn close to the body. This makes it suitable as a first layer and allows it to be worn comfortably underneath other clothing. At the same time, the fit should provide sufficient freedom of movement and feel comfortable during your activity.
Functional underwear for cold and changing temperatures
In low temperatures, functional underwear with merino wool can be worn as a warm base layer. Depending on the weather and activity, you can add further insulating or weather-protective layers. If the temperature or intensity of your activity increases, you can adjust the layering system accordingly.
Materials and material composition
The current styles from the Monviso range in this category are made from 77 % merino wool and 23 % polyester. Merino wool provides warmth, can absorb moisture and can help reduce the development of unpleasant odors. The polyester content complements the material blend with properties including durability and shape retention. Further product-specific information can be found with the respective style.
How do you care for functional underwear with merino wool?
Proper care is particularly important for functional underwear with a high wool content. Always follow the care instructions for the respective product. You can find more tips on caring for your VAUDE products in our Service information.