base layer
Clothing worn underneath
Base layer refers to clothing worn directly against the skin, typically as the innermost garment in a layered system: A good base layer wicks moisture away from your body.
The term comes from outdoor and athletic wear, where layering regulates temperature.
Base layer also describes foundational elements in other contexts—the lowest stratum of paint, the underlying infrastructure of a system, or in cryptocurrency, the primary blockchain protocol on which other applications are built.
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- body heatThermal energy from metabolism
- underwearClothing worn beneath
- skinBody's outer layer
long underwear · primer · moisture-wicking · merino · wool · insulation · cold weather · first · fabric · compression · fitness apparel · warmth · snug · hiking · skiing · outdoor gear · sweat · breathable
- skiingskiing, ski, ski resort, ski slope, ski slopes
- activewearsports bra, leggings, sportswear, yoga pants, athletic wear
- beddingsheets, pillow, blanket, blankets, mattress
- fundamentalsfundamentals, essentials, foundation, ABCs, rudiments
- garment layersundershirt, camisole, slip, thermal, long johns
- outdoor gearbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, compass