Baselayers

The importance of sportswear and teamwear baselayers

So why use baselayers?

When we sweat, our body's core temperature is maintained, cooling the body. The more exertion our bodies experience, the more we sweat. When wearing several layers of clothing, particularly sportswear and protective gear, the body needs a little more help to remove moisture from the skin. This process is called wicking, and this is where base layers come into their own.

Made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester and polyethylene, or sometimes merino wool, baselayers remove the build up of moisture. When used in cold conditions, baselayers also help to keep the body warm. Specially designed baselayers for hot conditions are also very effective to keep the body's core temperature level, cooling the skin. Check out our broad range of base layers for men, women and juniors, covering many different sports; we can help to find the right items for you. We can also provide teamwear baselayers for your club, school or college.

Canterbury and Skins baselayers - looking out for you on or off the field

The collection of Canterbury's baselayers cover a great set of basics including long sleeved and short sleeved tops, shorts and boxer shorts. The long sleeve cold grip baselayer from Canterbury is a tight fitting garment ideally designed for rugby and football. Grip dots are placed on the inside of the arms adding grip when holding or catching a ball. The Canterbury cold base layer short is designed to combat even the coldest of weather, keeping you warm at all times. With its anti bacterial finish and flat seaming, these shorts are not only comfortable but also hygienic and reduce odour.

Skins baselayers has a great selection for men, women and youths, incorporating their BioAcceleration technology. This technology is proven to enhance performance during training and competition. Employing engineered gradient compression, oxygen is delivered more effectively to working muscles. The benefit of this is that metabolic wastes, including lactic acids, are eliminated giving you the ability to exercise for longer at a higher rate.

SHE Skins base layers are designed to fit women perfectly and optimise sporting prowess. Available in a various styles, you will find the right combination of base layers to get the best out of your performance. SHE Skins cover different designs, from full length, capri tights and shorts, and long sleeved, sleeveless tops and tank tops.

Skins have produced base layers that are not only exceptional as sportswear, but also ideal for travel, particularly for those long haul flights. By reducing swelling and dehydration, and helping to keep your circulation to a healthy level, Skins Travel & Recovery unisex long tights baselayers keep jetlag at bay. By wearing these under your clothes, and leaving them on for the duration of your flight, the difference they make is astounding. Even when worn for long trips by car or train, these baselayers really make a difference when you reach your destination. The effects of long periods of inactivity are reduced thanks to the the Skin's base layers, reducing tiredness, aching, and allowing your body to breathe while drawing sweat from your body.

Under Armour and Helly Hensen baselayers: shrug off the elements

Under Armour's ColdGear baselayers are able to stabilise the body's core temperature using a double sided fabric that is resilient to the cold and wicks moisture from the skin. With the addition of Under Armour's Muscle Compression System, post training recovery is improved and the risk of injury is greatly decreased. Combined with Flatlock stitching, discomfort is also reduced.

For cold Winter snaps, or running in the evening and very early morning, Under Armour ColdGear baselayers such as the Recoil are ideal for these conditions. Available in a choice of smart colours, the Recoil can be used as a baselayer or as a top on its own. The ¼ zip provides added safety due to its reflectivity, and the Flatlock seam considerably reduces chafing. The ergonomically shaped panels also give an additional flexibility for ease of movement. When used with Under Armour's ColdGear Compression Action Legging, you will feel the benefits all over when facing the cold.

The range of baselayers from Helly Hansen includes clothing for specific sports as well as general use. Helly Hansen's collection of base layers have the great distinction of being used as not only being popular among professional sportsmen and women, but also produce a selection of looser fitting items that can also pass as street wear. Helly Hansen base layers for all conditions, for men, women and juniors, are available from our online store.

Helly Hansen's Cool base layers for men and women has a selection of great items of clothing for running, cycling, or warm weather training. The Trailwizard's LIFA Stay Dry Technology features not only a comfortable feel, but also includes additional sun protection; a very important thing to consider when spending hours under the sun. Further air circulation is provided by Helly Hansen's exclusive CoolGrid structure along the sides and across the back. Increased venting and comfort is provided by the HH Cool system, creating your own personal air conditioning.

Available in a choice of different designs, the Helly Hansen Women's Freeze Prowool baselayer can handle everything that rougher conditions can throw at you. Utilising Helly Hansen's technological developments, this two-level base layer actually maintains your body heat at sub zero levels. With the addition of the LIFA fibres that make up the inner layer, you will stay dry whatever the weather. Should the heat become too much after prolonged activity, this base layer has a front half zip for convenient and instant cooling.

Pure Sports can also provide teamwear baselayers for your school, college or club. Choose from our incredible selection of base layers for your team, whether it's for football, rugby, running, golf, on track, field or snow. In fact, we can kit out your team no matter the sport with our versatile range of baselayers. Just contact our helpful team and we'll be happy to answer any of your enquiries regarding teamwear base layers, or any other questions that you may have regarding our wide range of products.