The Benefits of Layering

Lots of layers

When shopping for outdoor or equestrian clothing, most people will have heard a lot about utilising a layering system. Layering your clothing can help you to keep warm, dry and comfortable through varying conditions, allowing you to add or remove layers, depending on how you feel and the conditions you’re in.

As you’d expect, layered clothing is a term which describes dressing using many garments that are worn on top of each other; these layers have different functions. The concept of layering is that two thin layers can be warmer yet lighter than one thick layer, because of the air trapped between layers, creating thermal insulation. Thermal insulation involves the principles of three different kinds of heat transfer; conduction (exchange of heat through contact), convection (movement of air), and radiation.

Air has a low thermal conductivity, but is very mobile. There are thus two elements that are important in protecting from the cold:

1.) Stopping the wind from penetrating and replacing the layer of warm air close to the body.

2.) Setting up a layer of still air which serves as insulation, by the use of fibres found in clothing.

By using a layering system, clothing layers are able to transfer moisture, provide warmth, and protection from the wind and rain.

At the most basic level, the layering system will consist of three layers:

1) A Base layer - worn next to the skin to help to regulate your body temperature and wick away moisture from your skin.

2) Mid-layer - used to trap the warmth your body generates. Depending on the weather, this can be a Fleece or a Softshell jacket.

3) Outer Layer - usually this is your protective layer. For example, a waterproof jacket to create a barrier from the wind and rain, or a high visibility or fluorescent jacket to ensure you are safe on the roads during winter.

Breeches

When choosing your training breeches in winter, less can be more! Look out for a product that offers optimal warmth and comfort as well as performance, so you don’t need to wear bulky layers beneath your breeches. The Derriere Equestrian Treviso Training breeches are designed to promote work in harmony with the Derriere undergarments, ensuring all fabric surfaces come together in a symbiosis that completely eliminates chaffing, abrasions and discomfort. They are made from a blend of Cotton, Microfibre and Elasthane that regulates body temperature beautifully.

Warming up

We all warm up our horses, but should we ‘warm up’ ourselves? Usually we can gain benefit from ‘warming up’ our own muscles as the horse warms up - lots of arm circles backwards to release the shoulders, as well as gentle head rolls to loosen the neck muscles. Let your legs hang loose from the stirrups in walk, and rotate the ankles inwards, to loosen everything up!

DE PocketSkin

The DE POCKET SKIN provides all round upper body support, comfort and climate control technology to enhance performance. An essential item for everyday riding and competition. The DE moisture wicking, all-way stretch fabric provides UV protection, keeps you cool in the heat and warm in the cold, ensuring thermoregulation is maintained during exercise without compromising on fit, support or moisture management.

All DE fabrics are high end wicking sporting fabrics, which let the skin breathe preventing discomfort caused by overheating. DE moisture wicking fabric draws sweat away from the body to the surface of the garment where it evaporates to keep you dry.

Moist skin can easily become irritated, which is why the ability to transport moisture to the outside is such an important characteristic in our fabric choice. The fabric finish combines high pulling and abrasion resistance with excellent breathability and a soft feel against your skin.

The DE POCKET SKIN provides a long sleeve, round neck comfort design. The style featuring a discrete mobile phone pocket, with earphone wire slot and a discrete POCKET closure, providing the wearer with a comfortable, stylish fit and finish. Seam technology focus, ensures our flat locked seam presentation for ultimate comfort. 

Couture, professional sports design together with Derriere Equestrian branding finish. The DE POCKET SKIN features the Derriere Equestrian wrap around equestrian design for the stylish, dynamic equestrian.

• Upper body support, comfort & climate control technology
• Moisture Wicking
• All way stretch fabric
• UV protection
• Thermoregulation
• Flat locked seams
• Discrete mobile phone pocket, earphone wire slot & discrete POCKET closure
• High round neck
• Long sleeves
• Wrap around equestrian design
• Derriere Equestrian brand style
• Unisex design
• Small, Medium, Large & X.Large
• Colours: White, Turquoise, Coral

DE ZipSkin

The DE ZIP SKIN provides all round upper body support, comfort and climate control technology to enhance performance. An essential item for everyday riding and competition. The DE moisture wicking, all-way stretch fabric provides UV protection, keeps you cool in the heat and warm in the cold, ensuring thermoregulation is maintained during exercise without compromising on fit, support or moisture management.

All DE fabrics are high end wicking sporting fabrics, which let the skin breathe preventing discomfort caused by overheating. DE moisture wicking fabric draws sweat away from the body to the surface of the garment where it evaporates to keep you dry.

Moist skin can easily become irritated, which is why the ability to transport moisture to the outside is such an important characteristic in our fabric choice. The fabric finish combines high pulling and abrasion resistance with excellent breathability and a soft feel against your skin.

The DE ZIP SKIN provides a long sleeve, round neck comfort design. The style featuring a discrete mobile phone pocket, with earphone wire slot and a discrete zip closure, providing the wearer with a comfortable, stylish fit and finish. Seam technology focus, ensures our flat locked seam presentation for ultimate comfort. 

Couture, professional sports design together with Derriere Equestrian branding finish. The DE ZIP SKIN features the Derriere Equestrian wrap around equestrian design for the stylish, dynamic equestrian.

• Upper body support, comfort & climate control technology
• Moisture Wicking
• All way stretch fabric
• UV protection
• Thermoregulation
• Flat locked seams
• Discrete mobile phone pocket, earphone wire slot & discrete zip closure
• High round neck
• Long sleeves
• Wrap around equestrian design
• Derriere Equestrian brand style
• Unisex design
• Small, Medium, Large & X.Large
• Colours: White, Turquoise, Coral

For all your riding needs, visit:

Derriere Equestrian Ltd

www.derriereequestrian.com