Uncomfortable and thick functional clothing you wear nowadays no longer. It is more like that today Thermo pants Functional, modern and just as suitable for everyday use. They are suitable for outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, etc., which you would like to practice outdoors in cold temperatures without freezing. Today, you can choose between classic cuts that include plenty of legroom and stylish cut versions that are a bit tighter and still comfortable. Thermo pants are water-repellent, waterproof or windproof. This is guaranteed by the multi-layered materials, which are also processed accordingly in many functional jackets. Between the lined inner layer and the resistant outer layer a membrane can be found. Mostly they are fleece fabrics that are excellent at insulating but also breathable. Air chambers, which are small and located inside the fabric, accordingly keep the warm air inside and thus insolate. From polyester fabrics, the outer layer is composed. For Thermo pants Cotton is not as good as it absorbs water. Among the materials in Thermo pants processed include, for example, T-Vent, Lycra or Goretex.

Softshell or Hardshell
If you have decided to buy a thermal pants, you will also have to make the choice whether it is the desired variant of a hardshell or softshell pants go.

Softshell Pants
To offer a particularly high wearing comfort Softshell Pantsbecause they are made of an elastic and soft material. Softshell pants are breathable, water repellent and windproof. Therefore, such Thermo pants suitable for outdoor activities where you move a lot. The material dries quickly, but is by no means completely waterproof. A softshell pants, however, holds out a brief shudder already. With the breathable membrane, it is possible for sweat to escape as steam. Thus, a heat accumulation is prevented below the pants.

Hard Shell pants
Likewise windproof are hardshell pants, but also completely waterproof. However, waterproof pants are by no means quite so breathable. On the one hand, the warm air stays much better inside the hardshell pants, the colder it is outside. On the other hand, it is possible that the water vapor, which comes about due to the sweating, under no circumstances escapes so well. With the help of a hardshell, you can also play it safe in the event of snowfall or constant rain. The legs are always kept dry and warm. Hardshell’s outer material is more durable and harder than softshell pants.

Important are the details
Thermal pants that carry climbers have partially integrated leggings, which were developed for use with snow and ice. Often the knees are preformed, and there climbers as well Backpackscarrying more weight, may neither pushbuttonsstill disturb Gürtenlschlaufen. Some thermal pants have braces, which are optimal, to prevent cold spots between pants and jacket and snow is prevented. For use in daily life such as walking with a dog, such details are by no means so important.

Cut and fit
There are thermal pants available, which can be worn as overshoes, and others, which lie directly on the skin. In the case of overpants, they are cut wider. For activities that are sweaty, however, it makes more sense if the pants are correspondingly tighter, so as to ensure better breathability. One should also pay attention to the trouser length: During the hike on the mountain and while cycling, the pants should be long enough so that the ankle is covered as well with legs on. On the other hand, it tends to interfere with walking when the pants are just too long.

What is trendy
Thermal pants are cut according to fashion tight. Subtle colors such as olive green, brown, black or gray outweigh the selection. However, there are manufacturers who offer bright colors such as orange or red.

Cleaning and care
In general, thermal pants at 30 degrees in gentle cycle in the Washing machinegetting washed. Functional materials should be thrown as little as possible, since this high-tech material is squeezed enormously. You should definitely refrain from the use of fabric conditioners, because it clogs the pores in the fabrics. After the cold season, it makes sense to impregnate waterproof thermal pants. For this purpose, agents or sprays are available, which are directly in the washer. Even ironing at low heat refreshes the impregnation effect again. Here you should always read the care and cleaning instructions that are given by the manufacturers.