 Poster: A snowHead
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Following on from the "Polypropylene for the best base layer?" thread, I've been looking at various base layer options on the likes of Sports Pursuit (Icebreaker etc), and elsewhere.
My favourite combo was Icebreaker Zone but the top seriously fell apart and they are VERY expensive, not too sure if my vast amounts of sweat corroded the material, the same is true of my Paramo shorts & trousers, which I must send back as they are guaranteed for life!
I do have some very old Icebreaker Merinos which I still use for various activities, not least under my wetsuit!
And recently I found in the bottom of a draw this, which is a Hely Hansen polypropylene/polyester mix, so why the bottom of a drawer? I just never really liked it, especially next to my skin, presume it was the artificial fabric mix?
I happened to be in my local M&S and was pleasantly surprised to see how keen their pricing was on men's wear, and as per their heritage as it were in the underwear section they had a broad range of tops & bottoms, I also went online and it's certainly a big range!
I opted to purchase a double pack of the light warmth thermal vests at £22.50, and their blurb states
Heatgen™ technology to create a cosy, lightweight base layer. Regular fit with Flexifit™ 360 degree stretch, so your vest moves with you and holds its shape. Heat-sealed labels and super soft seams that feel gentle against your skin. Moisture-wicking fabric keeps you dry and comfortable.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/2-pack-light-warmth-thermal-vests/p/clp60461931?color=BLACK#intid=prodColourId-60461931
It's actually good enough to wear as a casual top and does feel really good next to the skin, and it almost is a shame to get it sweaty, and just wearing it I can feel how warm it is, not needing to wear a sweat shirt as well when out, though temps are somewhat unseasonal at the moment.
And I also bought a Medium Thermal layer (£15) and that is like a light sweatshirt, again feels really good next to the skin and good enough to wear just on its own.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/thermal-medium-warmth-long-sleeve-vest/p/clp60464356?color=GREY#intid=prodColourId-60464355
So will probably try the lighter ones running this week and see how they perform, though it might still be short sleeve vest weather.
At these prices, they're extremely good value and better than anything on the likes of Sports Pursuit etc
I Will report back, the proof will be, do they still hold their shape etc after numerous run/wash cycles?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Weathercam, My son and daughter are fans of M&S heatgen thermals and they have medium and light weight versions and they definitely last very well.
They are fussy about about certain fabrics, but these are apparently very good. M&S may not be a cool brand for people in their 20’s but my lot are happy to wear the base layers out and my daughter particularly like the thermal polo necks.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I always get them - they're great. Easy to wash, not itchy, and I wear the tops at home on cold days.
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Winter draw(er)s on! 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Big, yes. Their stuff is too big for me these days. Be very careful with their sizing - even when is has the measurement in cm on the tag, it's all bigger than it claims.
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Try decathlon. The isosoft versions are favourite, and very very good vy for money.
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I have M&S thermals (synthetic) bought over 10 years ago still going ok after being used for skiing, cycling, sailing, gardening etc etc.
They are zip neck ones, although eventually the zip has gone on a couple of them.
Having said that, for skiing I prefer my Icebreaker which just about lasts a week stink-free.
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I like mons royale.. it stands up to wear.
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I'm lucky, live right by the outlet shops for mons and icebreaker, can buy it for almost throw away prices.
Personally much prefer the mons stuff. Always longer in the body and arms and looks a bit better. Lasts forever.
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Thanks to this thread - I've just bought some of their Maximum weight breathable Thermal Bottoms - which are a Merino Wool blend and cost £22.50. They are warm and soft against the skin.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Weathercam, but ... 29% cotton?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Well done @Weathercam,
Its hard to beat M&S stuff.
I use the tops all the time during the winter.
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| under a new name wrote: |
| @Weathercam, but ... 29% cotton? |
One of the reasons I went for the Heavy Weight version, is it has no Cotton in the blend.
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You know it makes sense.
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soft against the skin.
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SMH…
WTF has happened to the Oirish? 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| AL9000 wrote: |
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soft against the skin.
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SMH…
WTF has happened to the Oirish? |
S'Ok - I've lined them with sandpaper.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Must confess, I wear Decathlon wicking layer with normally a thermal layer above. Not best for odour control but work for me.
And I probs have enough for a very long time 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Old Fartbag, Good man.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| AL9000 wrote: |
| @Old Fartbag, Good man. |
Standards need maintained!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| GlasgowCyclops wrote: |
| I like mons royale.. it stands up to wear. |
Me too but it’s eye wateringly expensive!
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