underlayers
Clothes worn beneath
Underlayers are layers beneath the surface or beneath other layers.
The term appears in contexts from geology to clothing: The underlayers of sediment revealed ancient fossils; Wear moisture-wicking underlayers beneath your jacket.
In digital design, underlayers sit behind other elements in a composition.
Kept out of sight
- invisibleCannot be seen
- seamlessWithout visible joins
- discreteIndividually separate, unconnected
- undetectableImpossible to notice
smooth · nude · no-show · modesty · coverage · opacity · lining · sheer
Strappy sleeveless undergarment
- slipMinor error or misstep
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- leggingsForm-fitting leg garments
tights · stockings · pantyhose · thermal · longjohns · undershirt · tanktop · briefs
Underlying support structure
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- frameworkUnderlying support system
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
substructure · groundwork · bedrock · underpinning · scaffolding · support · reinforcement · backbone
Heat you feel
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- breathabilityAirflow through material
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
insulation · fleece · cotton · silk · merino · thermal · snugness · cushioning
hidden
Kept out of sight
undetectable · smooth · nude · no-show · modesty · coverage · opacity · lining · sheer
camisole
Strappy sleeveless undergarment
- slipMinor error or misstep
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
leggings · tights · stockings · pantyhose · thermal · longjohns · undershirt · tanktop · briefs · boxers
foundation
Underlying support structure
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- frameworkUnderlying support system
infrastructure · substructure · groundwork · bedrock · underpinning · scaffolding · support · reinforcement · backbone · skeleton
warmth
Heat you feel
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- breathabilityAirflow through material
moisture-wicking · insulation · fleece · cotton · silk · merino · thermal · snugness · cushioning · lightweight
underlayersouterwear
Protective top garments
outer layers · outer garments · surface layers · overwear · topcoat