Shirt for under wool sweaters

great_lakes_mom
Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:15:08 +0000

In a dry climate, which the indoor heated environment which defacto becomes in much of the winter when the temperature drops, there is no danger of hypothermia from cotton. Even walking a few miles mid winter in sub freezing temperatures, I do not build up a sweat. Cotton has always been my go to comfort fabric. The Pacific NW is far different in winter.

Skiing, biking in winter, yes, I’d go to a higher tech fabric or silk. The research is right. But for indoor use, cotton is the most soothing to my winter parched skin.

So, to the OP, I’d say go for any long sleeve cotton T or turtle neck. I love my wool, but if thick, I want a substantial base layer between me and the sweater.