Why Your Base Layer Matters
Your ski jacket and pants get the spotlight, but your base layer does the heavy lifting. It moves sweat off your skin so you don’t go from sweaty to freezing when you stop moving. That moisture management is what keeps you cosy, not just “more thickness.”
How to Choose the Right Base Layer:
Fabric:
• Avoid cotton as it traps moisture and leaves you shivering.
• Look for moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics that keep you dry.
• For sensitive skin, choose ultra-soft options (like recycled performance fabrics). Our community says it’s the first base layer they can wear all day.
Fit:
• Snug, not squeeze. Close enough to wick, never restrictive.
• Too loose, it won’t wick. Too tight, no freedom to move.
Thoughtful features (the little things that matter):
• Supportive waistband (for bottoms): stay-put fit that’s cosy under a shell.
• Thumbholes: keep sleeves in place, adds warmth under gloves.
• Built-in face warmer / high neck: extra cosiness when the wind picks up.
• Extended hem: no riding up when you’re layering or reaching for poles.
Sustainability:
• Look for recycled fabrics: kind to your skin, kinder to the planet.
• Durability matters: buy once, wear for seasons.
New to skiing? Start here
The #1 beginner mistake: wearing active wear, heavily fleece lined-legging, or cotton tees under ski jacket and pants. Great for short workouts, not for an all-day mix of sweat and snow. These trap moisture and can make you cold. Choose a true base layer that wicks and breathes; your body will thank you at hour three.
What to Wear Under Ski Gear: Base Layer Guide
Your base layer is the first thing you put on and the hardest-working layer you’ll wear. It should wick sweat, regulate temperature, and feel ultra-soft (no itch, no rub). Think snug but not squeeze, with breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics (skip cotton), and a fit that stretches and supports. Start here, and every other layer works better.
FAQ: Base Layer Questions Skiers Ask Most
Can I wear fleece-lined leggings as a base layer?
Warm at first, but then sweaty, bulky, and anything but breathable. That’s why our ski base layers are moisture-wicking, keeping you dry and comfortable all day.
Are your ski base layers actually soft?
Ultra-soft. No itch, no scratch. Just layers that feel like a second skin. Our community with sensitive skin call them “the first base layers I can wear all day.”
Are recycled base layers as warm as wool?
They are. Our fabric is brushed on the inside to hold warmth close, while still letting your skin breathe. Cosy, without the clammy. Thousands of skiers and hikers already made them their cold weather essentials.
Should ski base layers be tight or loose?
Think snug, not squeeze. A close fit helps wick sweat, but you should always move freely. Our 4-way stretch fabric hugs without restriction.
Can I wear gym leggings under ski pants?
We used to do that too (because our skin said no to wool). Perfect for workouts, but under ski pants they trap moisture and leave you cold. That’s why we designed true ski base layers: performance-ready, planet-kind, everyday cute.
Looking for the Perfect Base Layer?
Our community wanted buttery-soft, itch-free, planet-kind layers that actually perform. So we made them. From ski days to trail days to coffee runs, these are the everyday-everywhere essentials.