under armor

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: Itchrelief
I guess the Marine Corps. needs to win the lottery so they can equip all their troops with nomex underwear.

Have you ever worn Nomex?? I have a flightsuit that's made from it, and that sucker is hot as hell. Marines would drop like flies in the heat!

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: confused1234
well i know that when running outside for LONG distance(10+ miles) you want something that is skintight and NOT cotton. because if its not skintight you will most likely chaf in some places and if its cotton it abosrbs the sweat from you and doesnt like to let it go which can be horrible if your running in cold weather.

Yeppers. Runner's nipple sucks.

I've never heard the term, but it makes sense. Is there such a thing as Runner's Balls or something?

 

[DanTMWTMP]

my bro bought them for me to do running and stuff. They're great!! If you find any deals on them, jump on them. They keep me warm if i need it, and keep me cool when i'm under load. Also, ya, they fit a bit tightly, and I like that since it doesn't get caught on anything.

 

[0roo0roo]

marketing genius for spandex man underwear.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
marketing genius for spandex man underwear.

not all of them are of the "spendex-type" variety. I have one that's actually very loose, but tight enough that it won't flop everywhere. It "looks" like a normal tshirt, but doesn't contour like some glove. It's really well made, very durable, and keeps my seat away from my body.

 

[SilthDraeth]

Uh, I never knew there where underwear versions of it. But I would have to say I have worn the Starter brand short sleeve and long sleeve shirts under my uniform (Air Force) and they work far better than normal t-shirts.

As for being spandex, it may be similar, but its definitely not the same material.

 

[wiredspider]

it does "wicking" (drawing sweat away from the body), not really for everyday though.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I like it for the gym and working out and sports. Not for everyday use.

It keeps everything snug and dry. No worrying about chaffing with those.

 

[Number1]

Executive underwear?

Nevermind, missread the OP's post.

 

[MrBond]

It's polyester and elastine. I think there's a special, armed forces only Under Armor that's more melt-resistant.

 

[kami333]

Under armor is nice, pricey but it stands up well. I use it when I row or ski.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: GuideBot

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: confused1234
well i know that when running outside for LONG distance(10+ miles) you want something that is skintight and NOT cotton. because if its not skintight you will most likely chaf in some places and if its cotton it abosrbs the sweat from you and doesnt like to let it go which can be horrible if your running in cold weather.

Yeppers. Runner's nipple sucks.

I've never heard the term, but it makes sense. Is there such a thing as Runner's Balls or something?

Runner's nipple(s) is where your sweat gives you THO, and a cotton shirt rubbing against hard nipples makes them get rubbed raw, from a shirt rubbing against them for miles on end, and they bleed.

Some guys actually put tape or bandaids or something over their nipples when they run to prevent this, but UA would do the job, because it's not free flowing.

 

[Itchrelief]

Originally posted by: AndrewR
Have you ever worn Nomex?? I have a flightsuit that's made from it, and that sucker is hot as hell. Marines would drop like flies in the heat!

I'm not saying nomex would make the best underwear, but that flightsuit is probably made to a different standard with different properties in mind than an exercise underwear garment, with mainly flame retardance and perhaps strength above other considerations.

You can take cotton and make a light undershirt out of it or make it into some tough denim that no one in their right might would want next to their johnson.

In the same vein, I say that you can take nomex, design it for lightness and breathability instead of absolute flame protection, and use it as an expensive substitute for an already expensive Under Armour. The only benefit would be that it doesn't melt in a fire, not that it would actually be of much protection to the wearer.

I don't know if this works, but apparently someone already has tried out the concept. Link.

The benefit is marginal IMO, considering all the other flammable gear a soldier wears over his underwear, and the expensive would be prohibitive, especially for the Marine Corps, which is why I half jokingly said they would have to win the lotto.

 

[SWScorch]

UnderArmor is a ripoff. I buy the generic brands (or lesser-known name brands like Hind) for half the price. But they are a necessity for working out in the cold. Definitely would NOT wear that stuff for casual wear though.