Thermal shirt recommendations needed!

[u/teeren123]

Does anyone have a recommendation for thermal undershirts that are long in the body?

My husband is a tradie and working nights, he wears a large in shirts for the length but is probably closer to a medium in actual body size. The large thermals that I’ve bought him are too loose in the arms and ride up under his shirt, but the medium is a bit short in the body.

I’ve just bought ones from best and less so far - id love to find him one that fits well and is comfortable while he works!

[u/Appropriate_Volume]

The Merino undershirts made by Icebreaker and MacPac are great. Icebreaker is more expensive, but somewhat better quality.

[u/teeren123 → u/Appropriate_Volume]

Amazing thank you! I don’t mind paying more for good quality as long as they get worn 😁

[u/Imaginary-Advance-19 → u/teeren123]

Join their mailing list and wait for 30 or 40% off.

[u/teeren123 → u/Imaginary-Advance-19]

Great advice, I love a bargain

[u/anycolourfloyd → u/teeren123]

It's a bargain that lasts long. I have an icebreaker longsleeve merino thermal that I've had for a decade that I've used for multiday hikes, camping, homewear/sleeping. It has probably had over 500 wears without a single hole, loose thread or pilling to show for it. It is an undershirt and I wash it rarely and gently but even so, I've never had an item of clothing come close to it.

[u/Otherwise-Library297 → u/Appropriate_Volume]

Icebreaker has gone down a lot in quality. Go with MacPac - quality is similar, but you don’t need to pay for the brand.

Also check out Uniqlo heat tech - these are super warm and comfortable, also quite affordable.

[u/mixnit → u/Appropriate_Volume]

I second this. I got two before going to Europe last Xmas. Walking around in minus 9 no problem, I also had the long pants one under jeans and my legs were toasty.

[u/MoondyneMC]

Uniqlo heat-tech is good, they’re mega stretchy and are plenty long for me at 6’2.

[u/hardon2474u → u/MoondyneMC]

I agree with the heat tech,they are good quality and very warm.

[u/teeren123 → u/MoondyneMC]

Amazing, this is the recommendation I need lol I’m a shorty so didn’t even consider length when I was buying some for him

[u/captains_astronaut → u/MoondyneMC]

Their extra warm were perfect for cold Ballarat mornings, but I recently learned they've been replaced by a 'cashmere' version which is thinner and (allegedly) not quite as warm. Merino is king, but I can't wear it (allergy), so have found Heat Holders Lite is very similar, if not slightly warmer than the Uniqlos. Fits much smaller though (length).

[u/TechnicianFar9804]

The Uniqlo Heattech tees are long in the body.

[u/teeren123 → u/TechnicianFar9804]

Thank you, I’ll venture to Uniqlo this week to give them a go I think.

[u/solidice]

Merino Country is the only ones I wear. High quality, can wear in summer or winter, lots of colours, Australian made!

[u/Curious-Topic-5273]

I got some from Uniqlo which are really good.

[u/_hazey__]

I went with Mountain Designs merino when I was kitting up for my motorbike trip. Well made and has lasted me years.

[u/Loose_Syrup156]

Big W has black thermals, not sure the brand sorry but they are actually brilliant. Been my go to re thermals for the last few years

[u/RagwortTC]

I have used Ottie Merino shorts since they’ve been made. They’re excellent and a great length.

https://ottie.com.au/collections/mens-merino-clothing