Lightweight Contemporary?

[LANCER1562]

I would also recommend the Underarmor products. I wear the T-shirts under kevlar body armor at work and in 90 degree heat things can get a bit sticky in a regular cotton t-shirt. I haven't tried the briefs yet; but I have heard good things about them from my co-workers.

[auld argonian]

I have to agree with the previous posters: cotton isn't the best material for shorts. Cotton absorbs perspiration and keeps it in contact with your skin. Wool is ideal because it wicks the moisture away from the body but wool shorts...? Many of the modern synthetics are engineered to mimic the wicking property of wool and are just the ticket.

Best

AA

[Rex_Tremende]

Wool is ideal because it wicks the moisture away from the body but wool shorts...?

I read once that the US military was looking into wool underthings for not only their insulating and moisture-wicking properties, but also because of its resistance to burning. The problem, of course, has always been the itch-factor. Well, it seems that they figured out that they could chemically remove the outer layer of the fiber, which caused it to curl, and then spin it into a soft textile that would feel good next to the skin and still retain its desirable properties. Don't know if this product is available to the public yet or not, though, or even commercially viable.

Regards,
Rex.

[JakobT]

I read once that the US military was looking into wool underthings for not only their insulating and moisture-wicking properties, but also because of its resistance to burning. The problem, of course, has always been the itch-factor. Well, it seems that they figured out that they could chemically remove the outer layer of the fiber, which caused it to curl, and then spin it into a soft textile that would feel good next to the skin and still retain its desirable properties. Don't know if this product is available to the public yet or not, though, or even commercially viable.

Regards,
Rex.

Itch-free wool has actually been available for years - it used to be a favoured material for cycling jerseys, until it was eclipsed by modern technical fabrics. In the past few years it's been making a comeback, although it's on the expensive side.

[ender103601]

went you wear boxers it's always gonna be hotter. the boxers trap all the heat your kilt would vent on hot days.

the best is to go regimental.
you can workup to it. start at the house and then go out a bit at a time till your confidence is there.

i have 2 sport kilts that i wear for jogging and just lounging about. they're really light weight.