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KidzGear: HOT Chillys
Base Layers, Long Underwear & Fleece for Kids
Remember when long underwear used to be pretty boring? Times have changed and it's out with the old white waffle weave and in with the new microfiber polyester in hot colors. Factor in Hot Chillys Warmth Factor thermometer and "canned" packaging and Hot Chillys is top on every family's shopping list. Here's a look at what innovator Hot Chillys is offering for this season.
Kids Peachskins
Sooooo comfy, these lightweight layers come in crewneck, turtlenecks and bottoms. With a relaxed fit, the fabric is so soft it's scary. Look for basics in rose, black and white. Turtlenecks come in red, marine, sky, blue, rose, white and black.
Features:
Relaxed Fit
Silky feel mid-weight base layer
Flat seam sewing for superior seam strength without bulk
Plus back elastic waistband in bottoms
Fabric and Finish
7 oz. Interlock knit
100% microfiber polyester
Lightly sueded polyester finish for softness and warmth
Midweight MTF Kids
A good choice for most days on snow, MTF Kids lack the bulk that you will often find in non-performance long underwear. Look for some new radical prints for this season. Camo Joe in army colors and Camo Jane in pink camo will make layering fun.
Features
Relaxed fit
Flat seams construction for seam strength and to eliminate bulk
Plush back elastic waistband in bottoms
8 oz jersey knit
100% polyester
Lightly sanded for added warmth and exceptional feel
MTF Original II Kids
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Hot Chillys Originals come in kid's crewneck, ankle bottoms and a new stirrup bottom for kids who lose their ankles regularly.
Basic black and white in stirrups; white, pin, black, glacier in crewneck and ankle bottoms.
Features
12 oz jersey knit
92% MTF spun polyester, 8% Lycra
Sanded for added loft and comfort with exceptional feel
Body conforming fit
Flat seams construction for seam strength and to eliminate bulk
Finished 3 needle waistband in bottoms
Hot Chillys also offers Microfleece Kids for ultra cold climates - or just to hang out in après ski. Bulkier than the other layers, but it's still much more dense than other fleeces.
Reviews:
Our testers had a chance to check out Hot Chillys line last season. The big favorite, Camo Jane, won kudos with our girls. "It's the perfect weight for most any weather." "I just wear the bottoms cause my jacket is so warm, but the bottoms keep my butt warm on the chair."
Peachskins also won rave reviews. "I LOVE Peachskins. How do you make them so soft?" "I can't believe Peachskins are sooooo warm cause they are so lightweight. It hardly feels like you are wearing anything." "I like the rose ones. They really aren't rose color. Roses are a different color. More like red. This rose is more like dark pink. I guess they have roses in this color - but I would call it dark pink. I like it."
Some preferred MTF Original. "I like the Hot Chillys can. I'm saving it for my nature collections." "Sometimes I wear my Hot Chillys all day and into the night. They make great jammies. But that's when I don't take a shower."
Rave reviews for Hot Chillys. And you can buy them online! Click here for a big selection.
