Temperature regulating clothing for the office and public transport
Short answer: Temperature regulating clothing is meant to help you through the shift between a cold platform, a warm train and a heated office. The best approach is usually several thin layers you can take on and off, in a breathable fabric such as viscose.
What temperature regulating clothing means in practice
Temperature regulating clothing is a loose term, and there is no guarantee that a fabric keeps you exactly comfortable. In practice it is about breathable fabrics and layers, so you can adapt when the temperature changes between outside, the train and the office.
The shift between cold and warm
Many people start the day in the cold, sit in a warm bus or train and arrive at a heated office. It is exactly that change that makes you either freeze or sweat. Clothes you can take on and off are therefore more useful than one thick piece.
Layer on layer from bottom to top
A thin layer closest to the body, such as a bamboo T-shirt or shirt from the full bamboo range for men, gives you a flexible base. On top you can wear a sweater or a jacket that you take off when you get indoors, without sitting in a sweaty shirt.
Breathability and viscose
Viscose from bamboo often feels airy and soft against the skin, which can be pleasant in warm surroundings. But breathability also depends on the knit, the weight and the fit, so a thin fabric that does not sit tight will usually feel better.
Underwear and socks count too
What sits at the bottom is easy to overlook, but feet and groin sweat just as much on public transport. A brand such as Boody may have something suited to the purpose, but read the label and choose by fit and fabric rather than by words like temperature regulating.
Fit on a busy commuting day
Clothes that fit too tightly ride up when you sit on the train and stand on the bus, and that can be annoying all day. Choose a fit with a little room, so you can move and the fabric does not cling when it gets warm.
Washing and care for everyday clothes
Clothes you wear every day must cope with regular washing. Wash by the label and let them dry in peace, so the viscose keeps its drape. A bamboo T-shirt for men can therefore easily fit into a weekly rotation if you have several in the wardrobe.
In short on temperature regulating clothing
Temperature regulating clothing is first and foremost a matter of layers, breathable fabrics and a fit with room. Do not let a single word on a label decide your choice, and test instead how the clothes feel on an ordinary commuting day.
Frequently asked questions
Is there such a thing as temperature regulating clothing?
The term is used broadly, but there is no guarantee that a fabric always keeps you comfortable. In practice layers, breathable fabrics and a fit with room help most.
What should I wear to the office and on the train?
Choose several thin layers you can take on and off, with a breathable layer closest to the body. That makes it easy to adapt when you switch between a cold platform and a warm office.
Is bamboo good for commuters?
Viscose from bamboo often feels airy and soft, but whether it suits you depends on the knit, the weight and the fit. Try the clothes on an ordinary day and judge for yourself.
