Winter cap comforter is a necessary attribute of any snowboarder or skier. Also, not a single person who works at low temperatures can do without this headgear. Read more about this accessory.
What is a winter comforter?
This product is intended to protect a
person’s face from severe weather (frost, rain, wind, snow).
It does not interfere with the athlete’s free breathing. In the area of the ears is a special material that provides the opportunity to hear everything that the other person is saying.
Winter comforter is more voluminous. It is insulated with additional warm materials, such as fleece. Such an accessory helps out perfectly in frosty winter weather. Often used winter comforter for a snowmobile. This headpiece protects the skin from freezing and cold wind. There are special perforated inserts in the mouth and nose.
In order not to create discomfort, these products are mainly produced using seamless technology.
Experts note that in addition to all of the above advantages, the winter cap comforter also has an advantage: it helps to conveniently and easily put on or take off the helmet to a snowboarder or skier.
Winter comforter is often confused with balaclava. It should be noted that, nevertheless, there are several differences between these products. Balaclava is almost the same as the comforter, but it can be freely worn without a helmet. In most cases, it is made from dense windproof material, and it can also be used by skiers and snowboarders.
Very often, snowboarders or skiers order winter comforters with special designs. Such designer products are especially popular among women. This accessory not only retains heat, but also has a very attractive appearance.
What is the comforter for?
Winter comforter is a special accessory designed to protect a person’s head from cold weather. This headpiece is a universal model for motorcycle equipment. In addition, there is a winter comforter for snowboarding, as well as for a snowmobile.
This required accessory performs several functions at once:
- It reliably protects the athlete's face from dust and dirt, and also prevents the chapping of the skin. This headpiece perfectly retains heat. Thanks to this, the possibility of a cold in an athlete is minimized. In addition, such an accessory does not allow the wind to penetrate the helmet through. It should be noted that in rainy weather the cap comforter does not pass moisture. He sits perfectly on his head, does not slip, that is, provides complete comfort.
- The comforter performs a hygienic function. On the one hand, it does not allow the helmet lining to wear and grease quickly. On the other hand, this accessory reliably protects the scalp. Conveniently enough, the winter comforter can be washed repeatedly without problems.
What is comforter made of?
This headpiece is made from natural fabrics or synthetic. The material for a modern product is distinguished by the following features:
- does not slip on the head;
- may be waterproof.
Synthetic comforters are quite light and practical. Natural cotton, silk or rayon are anti-allergenic and very comfortable to wear. Only one thing is important: it is necessary that they, after stretching, easily return to their original position. These hats under the helmet can be worn freely even in hot summers.
If the comforter includes polyester fibers, then such an accessory is more breathable, delicate. In addition, it is resistant to stretching and other deformations.
Viscose is also very often used for the production of comforters. She perfectly imitates silk, but costs much cheaper.
Silk headwear is of high quality and, of course, high cost. But it is characterized by a high level of thermal comfort, as well as increased hygroscopicity. The product from natural silk has a high level of thermal protection, perfectly protects the body from heat loss. Therefore, winter cap comforter is often made from this material.
Types of comforters
In appearance, as well as the method of sewing, the above accessory is as follows:
- one-piece: the head is completely closed, there is only an opening for the eyes;
- in the form of a cap (only the head is closed, that is, its upper part);
- in the form of a pipe or buff (completely closed the bottom of the face and neck);
- in the form of a face mask (only the bottom of the face is protected).
Winter cap comforter is often made with an enlarged collar zone. Such an accessory helps to additionally reliably protect not only the face, but also the chest area, as well as the neck.
Cap comforter winter heat-resistant for the builder
This product is often used by builders. Such a winter comforter is put on under a helmet. It provides the most effective protection for the builder's head when working in the cold. Such a winter comforter perfectly repeats the shape of the head. This headgear fits snugly against it, does not slip and reliably retains heat.
In most cases, cotton acts as the fabric of the top of such a comforter. As a heater, manufacturers often use batting. The latter does not allow cooling of the head.
Winter comforter under a helmet is regulated by lacing. A special drape protects the occipital part of the head. In front, this accessory is fixed with a buckle and a strap.
The comforter with balaclava
At low temperatures, sometimes the cap comforter is not enough for reliable protection of the face from frost and wind. Therefore, very often, builders combine a balaclava with a balaclava. He puts on directly to her, and on top is already a helmet. The mask obtained in this way creates the maximum level of thermal protection for the human head. Comfortable working conditions with a similar headgear are provided to the builder.