Functional underwear comparison 2020

The best functional underwear (women and men) at a glance.

Have you ever gone jogging in a synthetic top in midsummer? Then you surely know this uncomfortable feeling of the substance sticking to the skin. Especially if you do sports frequently or e.g. If you sweat a lot at work, functional underwear can make your life easier.

If you only take the comparison test once, you will notice a big difference! There are a few things to consider when buying functional underwear. For example, fabrics made from natural fibers provide optimal protection against odor, while other fabrics have a cooling function. Are you curious? Then find out more in our functional underwear comparison.

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Illustration	Compare winner	Price-performance winner
model	Craft Active Comfort RN Short Sleeve	HERMKO functional underwear
valuation on Amazon	4 reviews	25 reviews
sizes	XS – XL	XS – XL
Material Here you can choose between natural and synthetic fibers. Due to their short drying time, synthetic fibers such as polyester or polyamide are suitable for summer. Natural fibers such as merino wool are very odorless, but because of their longer drying time they are more suitable for quiet sports. Elastane provides the necessary amount of stretch.	Polyester, polyamide	polyester
Compression Sportswear with built-in compression is said to provide better performance and faster regeneration. This effect is also repeatedly proven in studies. Of course, you shouldn’t expect miracles.	No	No
Suitable for everyday use	No	Yes
Suitable for sports
Particularly suitable for
hike	No	Yes
To go biking	No	Yes
To run	Yes	Yes
Motorsport
Matching functional underpants	Craft Active Comfort Pants	Hermko women’s athletic briefs
benefits	high quality workmanship good fit Very soft material keeps you warm maintains its shape even after frequent washing	high wearing comfort dries quickly maintains its shape even after frequent washing
Questions and answers about the product	Questions and answers about Craft Active Comfort RN Short Sleeve	Questions and answers about HERMKO functional underwear
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Functional underwear for men, women and children is worn as the bottom layer of clothing. As so-called active wear, it lies directly on the skin and ensures that the sweat that arises during sport or in everyday life is reliably removed and can evaporate as water vapor. It keeps us efficient and gives us a fresh feeling. A good alternative to the conventional cotton shirt.
Functional underwear is made from both natural and synthetic fibers. The natural fibers offer good insulation against the cold and are relatively odorless even when sweating heavily. Synthetic fibers cool the body very well, especially in summer, and then dry quickly again. A good alternative are so-called mixed fabrics, which combine the advantages of both fibers.
The underwear can usually be washed in the washing machine, but it is not suitable for the dryer. Washing powder should only be used in small quantities and it is best not to add fabric softener.

Whether mountain biking in the mountains or on the treadmill in the gym, in leisure time or on the way to the office, as a hobby athlete but also in competitive sports, functional underwear cuts a fine figure today. Thanks to its innovative properties, it enables a good body climate both in summer and winter, and a good feeling even when it is very sweaty. It makes even the toughest training fun. So far you have not had the pleasure of doing sports with functional underwear, maybe even wearing cotton shirts? Then it’s time to try something new. The best is with the underwear from our functional underwear comparison 2019/2020. There we have put together the best functional underwear for you and tell you in the guide to functional underwear comparison what you have to look for when looking for a suitable set.

1. What is functional underwear?

Production of sweat during sport

According to experts, an untrained person loses about 0.8 liters of sweat per hour of exercise, while a trained person loses up to 3 liters.

Functional underwear, like the products from the functional underwear comparison 2019/2020, initially fulfills three very special tasks. These are: breathability, temperature regulation and insulation. So everything you could want in sweaty activities. It is worn as the bottom layer of sports clothing directly on the skin. So she can show off her strengths unhindered. The underwear, such as those available from Nike and Craft, has the option of transporting the sweat that forms on the skin when you exercise away from the body and passing it on to the next layer. There it is then released into the environment as water vapor. A good protection against hypothermia and an early loss of performance due to a cooled muscle. With this she already beats the well-known and still popular cotton shirt that soaks up very quickly, to lengths. The characteristics can be called cool without a guilty conscience.

And today the functional underwear for men, women and children is constructed even more intelligently than a few years ago. Because it has been known for some time that sweating is not only annoying but also important for the body. Because sweat production serves to regulate body temperature. Today’s laundry therefore no longer wicks sweat away, but slowly and evenly. This prevents the body from sweating even more due to the lack of moisture, which is intended for cooling, and opens its pores even further to produce an even higher level of sweat. Today, manufacturers also take into account that there are some places on the body where you sweat more (back, neck, chest) or less (shoulders). The laundry is often adapted to this as well.

Here is an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of functional underwear:

warms and cools
optimal sweat transport
breathable
elastic

Natural fibers are often treated with chlorine and pesticides
synthetic fibers are often not odorless

Tip: A combination of several layers is always best. So you stay flexible even with changing temperatures. It is best to choose a jacket or pants as the top layer and as a middle layer, over the underwear, clothing made of fleece or synthetic fiber.

2. What types of functional fibers are there??

Functional underwear can consist of different materials. We tell you in the functional underwear comparison which these are exactly:

Type of functional fiber	information
natural fiber	Functional underwear from the natural fiber category mostly consists of silk or merino wool. The advantages here are the rapid absorption of moisture, the good insulation against the cold and the odor-inhibiting properties. Since there is no odor due to the self-cleaning function of the wool, this laundry is particularly suitable for long hiking tours or ski weekends.
synthetic fiber	Synthetic fibers are polyester, polypropylene and polyamide. They ensure that sweat is quickly absorbed and transported quickly, and they also dry very quickly. They are also easy and straightforward to clean. Because of the proportion they are very comfortable. Ideally suited for summer, running units or on a bike tour.
mixed fabrics	Many manufacturers today combine the advantages of both fibers in their products by simply using both. When buying, please make sure that the cotton content is low, otherwise the breathability will suffer greatly.

3. Buying advice for functional underwear

The best functional underwear is based on different criteria. It is important to ask about the current season, individual sweat production and personal feelings. So your functional underwear comparison winner does not have to be the general underwear comparison winner of your training partner. In our functional underwear comparison, we explain to you, based on several functional underwear tests, what exactly is important when buying.

The Energizer Summerlight Sleeveless by X-Bionic – the shirt with compression effect.

3.1. The season

Differently high or low temperatures naturally demand completely different qualities from your functional underwear. What still helped optimally in summer will probably only make you shiver in winter. So you need two sets, one for winter and one for summer. Linen made of synthetic materials such as polyester or polyamide is particularly suitable for summer. These fabrics shine particularly because of their very good cooling performance. An indispensable asset in summer. In winter, on the other hand, you are better advised to use merino wool because it has very good thermal insulation properties. When buying, also pay attention to the manufacturer’s information regarding the optimal application.

3.2. The material

You can choose between synthetic fibers and natural fibers. Synthetic fibers such as spandex and lycra dry particularly slowly, but are very stretchy. Polyester, on the other hand, dries very quickly. This material is therefore an unbeatable tip for people who sweat excessively. By the way, polyamide is very tear-resistant and ensures the longevity of the individual pieces of clothing. Unfortunately, synthetic substances start to smell like "human" if you want to put it nicely. So not very cool. Many manufacturers therefore still use silver fibers here to counteract the smell of sweat. Unfortunately, the effect does not last forever. Natural fibers such as merino wool, on the other hand, are odorless, but only have a low cooling capacity. So prefer to wear in winter. If you are sensitive, the fabric will likely scratch your skin quickly. Before you buy it, you should try it. By the way, real organic functional underwear nowadays also consists of wood or corn.

The Nomad Tee 175 from super.natural.

3.3. The fit

The preferences regarding the fit are of course very individual. We still recommend wide models in everyday life and tight underwear for sports, e.g. from Nike, perhaps with an integrated compression effect to increase performance. Linen is comfortable to wear with the manufacturer’s note seamless. Here, the use of often annoying seams was avoided.

3.4. The skin tolerance

When it comes to skin compatibility, you are probably thinking directly of laundry made from natural fibers. Unfortunately we have to disappoint you. Cotton is often contaminated with pesticides and merino wool is often treated with chlorine. If you want to be on the safe side, then choose a product with a TÜV Toxproof certification, an Oeko-Tex seal or a Bluesign safety certification.

3.5. The price

The price of functional underwear says little about the real quality. This was also found by Stiftung Warentest. In the 01/2011 edition, Stiftung Warentest therefore published a message with the conclusion that good functional underwear can also be available for a price of 30 euros. In its 09/2003 edition, the Stiftung Warentest carried out a functional underwear test and examined the sports underwear more closely.

4. Major manufacturers and brands

You probably already know some manufacturers like Nike or Craft. For completeness, here are a few more you should know:

Arc’teryx
ermira
Jack Wolfskin
Arc’teryx
Erima
Jack Wolfskin
JAKO
kidneykaren
Löffler
Reebok
Venice Beach
Trigema
Super natural
Stanno
Skins
Schiesser
Pearl Izumi
ORTOVOX
Moving comfort
Mons Royale
Icebreaker
Aclima
Helly Hansen
Patagonia
Rhino
Under Armor
X-Bionic
triumph
The Bakis
Shock absorber
SELECT
Sassa
puma
odlo
normani
bumblebee
Houdini
Brubeck
adidas
Anita
Craft
Nike

5. Questions and answers about functional underwear

5.1. What functional underwear for motorcycle summer?

Functional underwear for motorcyclists, like the active wear for all other sports, should fit snugly. Underwear should never be left out here. As is known, motorcycle clothing is very rough. A fall can quickly result in grazes. The right underwear protects them. Functional underwear, one-piece, is most recommended for motorsport athletes. If you choose a two-part set, then the upper and lower part should overlap significantly.

A functional shirt for women from the manufacturer Vaude.

5.2. What to wear under functional underwear?

Functional underwear should lie directly on the skin so that the moisture can be transported away optimally. Underneath the woman pulls at most a sports bra.

5.3. How to wash functional underwear?

Functional underwear must not be washed too hot. This way, fibers and shape are optimally protected. Always pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions. The functional underwear is also poorly compatible with washing powder and fabric softener. So use washing powder very sparingly, preferably do not use fabric softener at all. By the way, functional underwear is not part of drying in the dryer. Better to hang next to the heater. The exception is, of course, tumble dryers that have an extra program for drying sportswear.

5.4. What functional underwear for skis?

When skiing, active phases alternate with inactive phases. Cooling is not the most important thing here because of the ambient temperature. Insulation against the cold plays a more important role here. Pay attention to thicker materials in which you sweat little. A good tip here is laundry made from merino wool.

5.5. Where can you buy functional underwear?

Functional underwear can be bought quickly and easily on the Internet. There is a large selection of products and reviews as well as comparison results. In sports shops or in normal clothing stores, on the other hand, you can test the fit and comfort.

5.6. What functional clothing when running?

And if you’ve always wondered how to dress properly for running in winter, the answer is in the following video:

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