Clothes for after the sauna

Short answer: After the sauna your body is warm and your skin stays damp for a long time. The first layer you put on decides whether you feel cold or settle down calmly, so choose something soft that takes up moisture, with something loose on top.

The skin stays damp for a while

Your body keeps giving off heat for twenty minutes after the sauna, and your skin goes on sweating a little even after you have dried off. A layer that takes up moisture and lets it evaporate feels dry for longer than one that clings. Put it on once you have sat for a while. See bamboo T-shirts for women.

The first layer should be soft

Warm skin is more sensitive than usual, and a stiff seam or a rough fabric is easier to notice right after the sauna. A soft fabric that lies smoothly against the skin is the most comfortable choice for the innermost layer. Cut off stiff labels beforehand so they do not rub. See bamboo underwear for women.

Calm clothes afterwards

Most people want to sit still for a quarter of an hour afterwards and let the body settle. Tight clothes and a hard waistband are more noticeable when you are warm and relaxed. Something loose on the legs makes it easier to sit, lie down or walk around without thinking about it. See bamboo sweatpants for women.

Cool down at your own pace

Some go into cold water, others prefer to sit quietly. Whatever you choose, it helps to give your body time before you get fully dressed. If you put everything on at once, you sweat into it. Wait until your skin feels less warm, and then put on the first layer.

Dry off twice

Dry off when you come out, and dry off again after a few minutes, once your body has sweated a little more. The second round makes the difference, because that moisture would otherwise end up in your clothes. Bring two towels if you can, so the second one is dry when you need it.

Change twice

Many people change twice. A first layer while you cool down, and a clean set once your skin is completely dry. The first layer gets a little damp, and that is the point. It takes the moisture, so the clean clothes stay dry for the rest of the day.

Pack light and simple

A trip to the sauna does not call for much. A soft inner layer, something loose for the legs, a clean set of underwear and a pair of socks are enough. Avoid clothes with many fastenings, since your fingers are warm and damp afterwards. The easier it is to dress, the calmer your time will be.

Wash after use

Clothes that have taken up sweat and moisture after the sauna should be washed before you wear them again. If you do not wash them straight away, hang them up when you get home so they do not sit damp in the bag. Wash at the temperature on the care label and let them dry hanging freely.

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear after the sauna

A soft layer that takes up moisture, and something loose on top while your body cools down. Wait a few minutes before putting it on, so your skin is not quite as warm.

Why do you keep sweating afterwards

Because the body needs twenty minutes or more to return to its normal temperature. As long as it is warm, the skin keeps giving off moisture.

Should you change twice

Many people do. One layer while you cool down, and a clean set once your skin is dry. The first layer takes the moisture, and the clean clothes stay dry.