Construction workers work in rigorous environments – a lot of movement, lifting of objects and materials, as well as being exposed to cold weather. During winter, the cold can impair their level of production. Workers may try adapting to cope with the thermal environment by adding extra clothing when they feel too cold. However, this may contribute to safety issues particularly if they have to layer up with the regular heavy clothing. Luckily, you don’t have to subject your workers to the adverse effects of extreme cold in winter. You can buy thermal underwear that they can use as undergarments to help cope with the cold weather outside.

How thermals fight cold
Thermal clothing is designed using fabrics that retain body heat. A polyester-spandex fabric is a good choice when you want to beat cold weather. The material will trap and retain body heat allowing the workers to remain warm as they work in cold environments. Also, thermals wick away sweat to keep you off from becoming chilly.

Thermals ensure freedom of movement
A construction worker is busy moving from one area to another within the construction site. Even in areas such as offices where the workers may not indulge in too much movement, it makes sense when you have clothes that allow freedom of movement. Thermal underwear that comes with a 4-way stretch allows optimal movement. The fabric can stretch in different directions ensuring you don’t experience restrictions in your body movement. This not only helps improve your safety but also enhances your level of production.

How thermals ensure comfort
While there are different types of thermals made of different fabrics, you should consider those that are designed to guarantee comfort. Thermal underwear for construction workers designed of a combination of fabrics like polyester and spandex ensures that your workers are comfortable. This poly-spandex fabric is ultra-soft and very lightweight so your workers won’t have discomfort. They can move easily onsite without feeling like they are in a stack of clothing.

Again, the softness of the fabrics minimizes skin problems like irritation or bruises that could be caused by the presence of sweat. They also reduce rashes on the skin, so your workers won’t struggle with itchy skin due to moisture and the friction between the skin and the undergarment fabric.

By managing the thermal comfort of your workers, you help improve their health and safety. You also boost their productivity and morale. Bodtek strives to provide you with a range of thermal wear that your construction workers can wear as underwear sets. The thermals not only serve to retain body heat and ensure warmth during the cold weather but also serve as compression wear. During cold weather when the body tries to adapt in order to cope with the thermal environment, it shuts down the flow of blood to body areas like the skin and legs. Wearing thermal underwear help promote the circulation of blood into these areas while regulating body heat. Bodtek thermals are also designed to eliminate bad odor and ensure that the skin remains dry.