{"id":20318,"date":"2021-08-13T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T22:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/how-to-choose-a-womens-cycling-base-layer\/"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:47:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:47:21","slug":"how-to-choose-a-womens-cycling-base-layer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/how-to-choose-a-womens-cycling-base-layer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a women&#8217;s cycling base layer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many unisex cycling garments, but there are also many physical differences between men and women. Thus, <\/span><b>female cyclists looking for <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/collections\/cycling-base-layers-women\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CYCLING BASE LAYERS WOMEN\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>the best cycling base layer<\/b><\/a><b> that adapts perfectly to the female body shape need a product designed specially for them. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base layers are designed to help regulate body temperature thanks to optimal breathability, and they are made of fabrics that wick away sweat and moisture to maintain our skin dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first paragraph already mentions two of the four key factors in choosing a base layer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeve type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key details and finishing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Fit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>A base layer for women has a specific shape tailored to our curves. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have a large chest and you are very slim, a unisex base layer might be O.K., but no matter the breast and hips size, a women&#8217;s base layer will always offer more comfort and freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proper size is essential. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women&#8217;s sizing is smaller than unisex. If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller one because the fabric is very flexible. It stretches easily to fit your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/amazonas-base-layer-women-lifestyle-estudio-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A snug fit and the right size are key not only for the base layer to do its job. They are also essential so that the garment <\/span><b>doesn\u2019t get wrinkled or bunched up under the bib shorts, cycling jersey or jacket.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s uncomfortable, can cause chafing and it simply doesn&#8217;t look great.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fabrics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is<\/span><b> no difference in fabrics among women&#8217;s and men&#8217;s models. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have talked about the three main options in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blogs\/en\/a-guide-to-cycling-base-layers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"A GUIDE TO CYCLING BASE LAYERS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to cycling base layers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synthetic fibers either with antibacterial and anti-odor treatment or without it. They dry up quite fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merino wool. Natural fabric with antibacterial properties. It takes longer to dry up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend of merino wool and synthetic fibers. It\u2019s particularly well-fitted, lightweight, and quick-drying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>In <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/collections\/cycling-base-layers-women\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Technical base layers suitable for any kind of cyclist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Siroko&#8217;s collection of cycling base layers for women<\/b><\/a><b> there are models using the first two types: 100% merino wool or synthetic fibers (polyester and elastane).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take this opportunity to answer a burning question that is sure to bring relief to many women and men:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Are merino wool base layers itchy?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>No, even if they are 100% merino wool, they will not irritate or itch your skin.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The reason is that, unlike other wool fibers, merino wool is very fine and thin. The average merino wool strand is between 16.5 to 24 microns in diameter (depending on sheep&#8217;s genetics, diet, climate, etc.), while a normal sheep&#8217;s wool can be twice as thick, and a human hair is around 30 microns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/srx-pro-team-base-layer-women-lifestyle-estudio-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As merino fibers are so fine and thin, they are also very flexible and gently adapt to our skin, so they are never itchy; quite the opposite, they are soft and very pleasant to the touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sleeve type<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men\u2019s upper body and arms are different from women\u2019s, so logically, <\/span><b>sleeve sizes in women&#8217;s base layers are smaller.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to sleeve length there are also three types of base layers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-sleeved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-sleeved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeveless<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common fabric + sleeve-type combinations result in the following four models:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeveless base layers made of synthetic mesh fabric.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-sleeved base layers made of synthetic mesh fabric.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-sleeved base layers made of merino wool or merino wool + synthetic fiber blend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-sleeved base layers made of merino wool or merino wool + synthetic fiber blend.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type one, three and four from the list above are available in women&#8217;s (and men\u2019s) cycling base layers collections from Siroko.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key details and finishing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These extra features really do make a difference. Let\u2019s start with <\/span><b>the seams: there should be as few of them as possible, they must be flat, external and located in places where they do not cause discomfort or chafing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Low, round neck line is optimal for summer base layers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that they do not stick out of the cycling jersey. The neck is a bit taller in merino wool base layers; it goes slightly above the collar bone to give you extra protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what sleeve length you decide on, make sure your base layer has a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone, called <\/span><b>raglan sleeve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It guarantees a great ease of movement and it adjusts better to the position of our arms on a bike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to choose the right women&#8217;s base layer, take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blogs\/en\/a-guide-to-cycling-base-layers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"A GUIDE TO CYCLING BASE LAYERS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to cycling base layers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; you\u2019ll learn when to use each model and how to combine base layers with short- or long-sleeved jerseys, cycling vests or winter jackets, depending on the season, the weather and how sensitive to temperatures you are.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many unisex cycling garments, but there are also many physical differences between men and women. Thus, female cyclists looking for the best cycling base layer that adapts perfectly to the female body shape need a product designed specially for them. Base layers are designed to help regulate body temperature thanks to optimal breathability,&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/how-to-choose-a-womens-cycling-base-layer\/\" class=\"button button-secondary\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to choose a women&#8217;s cycling base layer?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[281],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling-clothing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20318\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.siroko.com\/blog\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}