The thermal shirt is a sartorial Swiss army knife

The softness and aesthetics of a vintage find without the sleeves and stretched shoulders. This iteration is modeled after an official military number and comes in nine colors.

Filson’s option is a bit heavier overall, which is why it costs more. This one has a straight hem opposite the others (curved or short hem), and comes in four colors. Consider this iteration as a tribute from this list to the rugged Americana, or the Cabin Core, if you’re a Gen Zer.

Available in nine colors, Gap’s Waffle-Knit is a good option for those who don’t want to spend part of their budget on base layers. (They’re important, but I wanted to buy something more … affordable, especially if you’re looking to order more than one at a time.)

If you already own something from Everlane, you know what to expect. Otherwise, here is the TLDR; excellent basics (T-shirts, chinos, sweatshirts) at affordable prices. But they also do a lot more: tons of types of outerwear, sneakers, and even niche underwear. Concrete example ? This waffle-knit long-sleeved shirt is both comfortable and strong.

It’s the cheapest thermal here, that’s for sure. But at a price. While it’s only $ 8, you’ll definitely notice it, and it’s not a welcome revelation 10 minutes into an hour-long winter hike. This is a super undergarment option, meaning it’s thin, tight, and shorter in the sleeves so it doesn’t come out from under another shirt.

A lesser known fact about thermals? They can be worn all year round. The North Face is not afraid of this feature with its waffle thermal. It’s called “All-Season”, and it’s made from a blend of cotton and elastane, a composition that promises structure with plenty of stretch and warmth without suffocation.

The Real McCoy’s strives to reproduce classic clothing for a modern audience. (But even purists, that is, those who shop at supply stores and military surplus stores, appreciate them.) Appreciate this version for its versatility: it’s part of the pajama top, sportswear and is an obvious essential for everyday activities in the middle of winter.

Due to the pocket and square shape, this Marine Layer Crew Tee will not look good under a tighter top layer. It is best worn as a top layer with, if needed, another layer underneath. Or try wearing it under a puffer jacket or other parka – any outerwear that shouldn’t look tailored.

When you’re discussing classic American attire, or at least one that’s deeply rooted in the American aesthetic, you can’t leave LL Bean out. Wearable as a base layer or as a lightweight crew-neck sweatshirt, the Waffle Crew by the Maine 0outfitter eschews extras and embellishments in favor of classic, dad-like colors and distinctive features like a dot. V and a straight hem.

What impresses the most about the Pact Thermal Waffle Crewneck is its fit. If you’re sure about your size – trust the measurements – you’ll find it wraps nicely around the shoulders, flatters the chest, and falls straight to the hips, creating a silhouette that’s both clean and classic.

NN07’s Clive 3323 Tee, as it’s called, the most edgy here, takes inspiration from military and old school styles but polishes them up for the modern man. It is soft, supple, quite ample at the level of the arms and available in nine colors.

While thermals aren’t what you would have turned to Abercrombie & Fitch less than 10 years ago, the brand has made nearly 180 and filled their online store with solid basics – and almost all of them are free from that big. showy moose. logo.

Cop Up West’s Cozy Up Crewneck in one of six colors and trust it to help trap heat under other layers, stand alone under a lighter jacket (maybe a chore coat?)

The bonobos built their Waffle Crew with enough weight that it could be used on its own as a sweatshirt or as a second layer (not a base) under a lighter jacket. There’s an obvious versatility to this option, and it’s up to you how you wear it, which means there’s really no wrong way to go about it.

RRL is the top echelon of Ralph Lauren, where the good things go (and for more than three times the Polo stuff). This textured crew neck is definitely Well, otherwise great. It’s available in an already washed black color, with yoke stitching all the way to the arms, raw hems and ribbed cuffs.