SKINFIT MODULARIO – OUR UNIQUE CLOTHING SYSTEM FOR TOP SPORTING PERFORMANCE
Optimum operating temperature, functional underwear for women as the first layer, base, mid and out layers, layered look and onion principle, MODULARIO system. What is it all about?
The option of skilfully combining a few functional items of clothing supports you and your body during your activity. The answer to the question of HOW can be anticipated with the regulating, insulating and protective properties of the items from the three layers. When worn in layers according to individual requirements, body temperature can be kept as constant as possible at an optimum of 37° C.
Skinfit MODULARIO, as a unique clothing system, takes up this layer principle. The five modules KLIMA, AERO, VENTO, CALDO and SCUDO can be combined to those three layers according to their main functions:
- Regulation layer – baselayer items
- Insulation layer – midlayer items
- Protection layer – outlayer items
A small but important note: some items, such as T-shirts from the AERO collection, may function as a base layer one time and as a midlayer another, depending on how they are actually used.
Other special features of the MODULARIO system are versatility and year-round use. ‘One product from each module and you are perfectly equipped for an incredible range of sports and conditions,’ says Werner Battisti, CEO and founder, summarising the advantages of our clothing system.
As the name suggests, functional underwear is the foundation for your best performance. It makes sense, as KLIMA functional underwear is the first layer to be worn directly on your skin. To ensure that the basis is right, sports functional underwear, shirts and tights must fulfil the following requirements:
First the underwear must be comfortable, it should feel like a second skin. We don't want to be disturbed while running or skiing because the underwear pinches or bites. Second, women's sports underwear must be functional. In particular, functional underwear depends on thermoregulating properties. In other words, baselayer tops, shirts and tights should keep you consistently at the right temperature and dry.
If these requirements are met, the functional underwear is the stable foundation. This means that mid and outlayer shirts, jackets and pants can also develop their full effect, precisely because the function is not already blocked at the base. It's logical: how can the second layer transfer moisture if the first layer keeps the sweat to itself? Soaking up instead of absorbing – no way! With KLIMA functional underwear for women, it will be the other way around.
You can think of the clothing system like this: the items of the three layers work together like a team. Each member has certain tasks, or functions, to fulfil. After all, performance is only as good as the weakest part. As a result, we are convinced that functional underwear at the base is the most important layer. But what functions are KLIMA underwear items responsible for?
Our functional underwear guide will tell you. It breaks down the properties, i.e. the specific advantages of sports functional shirts for women or functional underwear compared to conventional (cotton) underwear. And because we want you to find the right functional underwear as easily as possible – in the online shop or at one of our local partners, just like a new (favourite) item of clothing – the guide provides you with important information on key topics:
- Functions
- Material and properties
- Length or fit
- Details
Questions like the following should be answered after reading through the information in the functional underwear guide.
- What is the best functional underwear for women?
- What should I look out for when buying women's functional underwear?
- Is there cooling functional underwear for women or is there a difference betrween functional underwear for summer and special functional underwear for winter?
- Do I need specific underwear for each type of sport, or can functional underwear be used for multiple sports?
FOR THE IDEAL REGULATION OF YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE AND A COMFORTABLY DRY FEEL – FUNCTIONS OF KLIMA UNDERWEAR FOR WOMEN
Do you know the feeling when you sweat more than you thought you would? When your everyday cotton underwear gets soaked with sweat? When your underwear sticks to your skin when you are overheated or cold? That makes the whole thing less fun.
The good news: there is another way! Skinfit functional underwear provides climate management of the highest quality. In other words: KLIMA bras, briefs, tops, T-shirts, shirts, shorts and tights keep you uncompromisingly dry and at the ideal temperature, both during your adventures outdoors and in the gym.
The specific advantages of KLIMA functional underwear for women are as follows:
- thermoregulation
- breathability
- moisture regulation
- quick-drying properties
- odour neutrality
- a snug fit
Extra: ultra-light and with the smallest pack size, even as a second set in your backpack won't weigh you down.
As an enthusiastic sportswoman, do you want to experience yourself how comfortable functional underwear is? Or – are you already convinced that functional underwear is not just a pleasant but also a worthwhile investment? Because it makes your sweaty excursions even more enjoyable, because you don't want to take off the KLIMA functional shirt for women? Because you are looking for a second (or third) favourite piece?
We have the right sports underwear for you. It is not without reason that our KLIMA range is so diverse. KLIMA functional underwear items share the same basic properties, while at the same time varying in terms of various functions, as a kind of fine tuning, depending on the line:
- KLIMA Light
- KLIMA Soft
- KLIMA Pro
- KLIMA Pro Plus
- KLIMA Pro Ultra
All KLIMA articles keep you dry and warm. To ensure that this can happen in the best possible way, without compromise in different situations and entirely in line with your personal ambitions, different functions are emphasised to a greater or lesser extent depending on the line. For example, in the KLIMA Light range you will find highly functional tops and t-shirts that have been specially developed for the warmer months and intense workouts. On the other hand, KLIMA Pro Plus shirts, tights or shorts are sometimes your perfect equipment if you appreciate the specially integrated wind block and warmth zone in freezing cold weather.
In other words, the KLIMA lines give you an indication of the focus properties of our functional underwear items. To help you filter out the right items from our range to suit your needs and the intended use of your base layer set, our functional underwear guide breaks down the different levels of function of our underwear items for women by line.
Excellent moisture management – our KLIMA Light tops and t-shirts score points here. Yes, functional underwear for women is also useful in summer. The reason: it supports your body's cooling system, which is really pleasant in hot weather and when you are working hard.
Body's cooling system? What do we mean by that? When we exercise, we produce energy. Did you know that the majority of this energy is converted into heat and only around 25% is used for movement? We sweat to avoid overheating. In order for this liquid sweat to be absorbed by the surrounding air, it has to be converted into vapour. And it is precisely this process that draws energy from the body – and that cools it down! We find it ingenious how the body is able to deal with heat.
We want to maximise the effect of evaporative cooling – and that is exactly what KLIMA Light does. The fibres of the summer functional underwear absorb sweat and distribute it over the largest possible surface area. The result: even when running, hiking, etc. in hot weather, you will feel dry and run at your ‘operating temperature’.
The KLIMA Light functional underwear for summer impresses with the following properties: excellent moisture absorption, highly breathable, good cooling and insulating properties, extremely quick-drying, highly elastic, soft and odour-neutralising.
Correct climate management – KLIMA Soft tops, t-shirts, shirts, shorts, boxer shorts, bra tops, sports bras and briefs are particularly soft functional underwear and popular all-rounders. Thanks to the extremely fine and elastic functional material, the highest breathability, moisture-absorbing wicking properties, quick-drying, cooling and insulating properties, you won't feel cold even in freezing temperatures with KLIMA Soft. What's more, the bacteriostatic Polygiene treatment ensures that no unpleasant odours develop.
Thermoregulation at its best – KLIMA Pro functional tops, t-shirts, shirts and tights for women are the perfect choice if you need cooling and insulation in equal measure. The polypropylene fabric ensures a cooling effect at high intensities and warmer temperatures. In recovery phases, the high air inclusion of the fabric construction ensures your comfortable feeling of warmth. KLIMA Pro functional underwear is highly breathable, intensely cooling and warming, extremely fast-drying, very good at transporting moisture and odour-neutralising.
Thermoregulation deluxe thanks to additional wind and heat protection – KLIMA Pro Plus shirts, tights and shorts add wind and heat protection to the advantages of our KLIMA Pro functional underwear (see above). This makes KLIMA Pro Plus a welcome companion for women who enjoy ski touring, cross-country skiing or hiking. An additional wind-resistant layer of fabric optimises the function of the tops in the neck and chest area, and of the tights in the knee, front and seat area. KLIMA Pro Plus functional underwear is highly breathable, intensely cooling and warming, extremely fast-drying, very good at transporting moisture and odour-neutralising.
Thermoregulation deluxe the second – KLIMA Pro Ultra shirts are to be seen as an alternative to the KLIMA Pro Plus shirts with a larger wind-blocking and warming zone. The KLIMA Pro Ultra is also particularly popular for ski touring or cross-country skiing. The Ultra shirt has integrated wind and thermal protection over the entire front and sleeves, and the back is also longer. Otherwise, the Ultra Shirt offers the same functions as the KLIMA Pro and KLIMA Pro Plus: excellent thermoregulation, highly breathable, optimised moisture transport, cooling and insulating, extremely fast-drying and odour-neutral.
As you can see, thanks to the consistent regulation and dryness principle, coupled with a wide range of different functions according to line, there is bound to be the right functional underwear for you! You should now be able to find the right base layer shirt or tights relatively easily, because you can recognise the main properties at first glance from the name of the KLIMA line.
Perhaps you are wondering how the functions are implemented in the base layer articles at all? Or why we talk about polypropylene, but natural fibres are excluded. Don't you often read about merino wool when it comes to functional underwear?
MATERIALS AND PROPERTIES DETERMINE WHETHER UNDERWEAR WORKS
Functional underwear must not absorb or retain moisture or hinder breathability. In this respect, you will hardly find sports tops, shirts, pants, etc. made of cotton. Because cotton absorbs sweat well, but does not release it again. The result: wetness, overheating or freezing – in other words, the opposite effect, which is welcome when we are moving.
Functional underwear is basically made from two materials: merino wool or synthetic fibres.
Advantages of merino wool:
- very good thermal properties: up to 85% air trapped in the fibre provides insulation, while also having a cooling effect in hot weather
- approx. 30% moisture absorption plus even distribution to the outer layers
- bacteria and odour-resistant
Advantages of synthetic fibres:
- excellent moisture management: synthetic materials absorb hardly any moisture and transport sweat quickly away from the skin through textured hollow spaces in the yarn skin, so they are extremely quick-drying
- very good thermal insulation
- particularly hard-wearing
- light
- specific adaptation of properties through subtle changes in fibre thickness and choice of synthetic fibre
It's worth taking a closer look! Because: Merino wool is often singled out as the latest trend. And that even when the functional underwear is only made from a small proportion of the natural fibre. Instead, the focus is on fabric combinations. This raises the question: perhaps the advantages of synthetic fibres should not be completely disregarded?
We use synthetic fibres throughout our KLIMA functional underwear range because the advantages in terms of the perfect body climate outweigh the disadvantages for us. At the same time, most of our KLIMA products are odour-neutral.
WHAT LENGTH AND FIT IS THE PERFECT FUNCTIONAL UNDERWEAR FOR WOMEN?
Of course, there is no functional top or pair of functional tights that are the best underwear for ‘every woman’. Rather, it is a question of personal preference and taste whether you prefer ¾ tights or long functional underwear. On the other hand, the perfect functional underwear for you also depends on the intended use. Nevertheless, there are a few points to consider when buying the right functional underwear for you:
Base layer items are cut close to the body so that they do not cause chafing under mid and shell layers. The close fit also allows women's sportswear to move freely. And ¾ tights, for example, can be the ideal choice if you want to combine functional underwear with ski socks and ski boots.
Sports bras and bra tops provide stability and thus protect the breasts. In addition to unisex functional underwear, numerous Skinfit items are tailored to the female anatomy and the special needs of women.
And it's worth taking a closer look here! Because: sports bras and bra tops are designed for different purposes.
Are you looking for the ideal bra for active everyday life? Then the KLIMA Soft sports bra is the perfect choice for you. Particularly soft, with a racer back and flat seams, it ensures unrestricted freedom of movement, good support and maximum comfort.
On the other hand, do you want to get the most out of yourself during sweat-inducing workouts? Are you looking for a sports bra that provides maximum support? Then the KLIMA Soft Bra Top is the perfect choice for you. A wide elastic underbust band and the clever design of the adjustable straps guarantee a secure fit. The special racer back allows freedom of movement while still keeping the top reliably in position.
In short, with the KLIMA bra tops and sports bras, you are ideally equipped for intensive training sessions as well as for everyday life.
STAND-UP COLLAR , ZIP FASTENER OR DOUBLE-LAYER FABRIC AS THE I-DOT ON THE SKINFIT KLIMA FUNCTIONAL UNDERWEAR
It is the attention to detail that makes the difference. Do you agree? Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by how practical the zip in the chest area actually is when you're on the mountain? Or were you already aware of the flexible ventilation system when you bought your functional underwear? Other comfortable details of the KLIMA functional shirts and pants include partial or full double layers of fabric for additional wind and heat protection, a stand-up collar as a comfortable windproof layer, flat seams to prevent chafing, etc.
Your pulse races as you put your foot down on the last few metres of your training run. Despite the high level of exertion, you feel constantly dry and warm. You can focus all your energy on keeping up the pace, because your functional underwear means you don't have to use up energy unnecessarily to regulate your body temperature.
We hope the information in the functional underwear guide will help you choose the perfect KLIMA equipment in our online shop – from bra tops to shirts and tights. If you still have questions, we will be happy to help you personally. After all, we want your climate management to be top-notch. The best thing to do is to give us a call or pop in to a Skinfit Partner near you!
