What do you wear under a hoodie

Short answer: A T-shirt or a vest. An inner layer keeps sweat away from the thick fabric, so the hoodie can be worn three to five times between washes.

An inner layer makes the hoodie easier to live with

A hoodie is made of thick fabric and is not meant to be washed every day. That is why it makes sense to wear a thin layer underneath that takes up the sweat. It can be an ordinary T-shirt or a vest. You change the inner layer daily, and the hoodie can hang on a hanger, air and be worn again.

An inner layer saves washing

The inner layer is washed every day, and the hoodie is not. The sweat stays in the thin layer instead of the thick fabric. That means the hoodie can be worn three to five times between washes, and you do not wash a thick jumper more often than needed. See women's bamboo sweatshirts.

Without a layer the hoodie becomes the inner layer

Directly against the skin, the hoodie has to be washed after one day. It then takes on the role of a T-shirt, only in thick fabric, and that is not what it is made for. It is not wrong to wear it that way, but it means more washing of something bulky. See the bamboo jogging suit for a matching set.

A thin layer is enough

A thin knit stops the sweat without making you warmer. You do not need a thick inner layer, because it is not the thickness that keeps the sweat away but having a layer at all. An ordinary T-shirt or a thin vest is a good choice for a hoodie you wear daily.

Do you get too warm with a layer under

Rarely. A thin knit adds almost no insulation and moves moisture away from the skin instead. It therefore does not feel like an extra thick layer, but like a smooth transition between skin and hoodie. If you get warm, you can take the hoodie off and stay in the inner layer.

How often should the hoodie be washed

After three to five wears. With an inner layer, the hoodie does not get dirty as quickly and can be aired in between. Hang it on a hanger overnight and it is ready the next day. Stains or smells mean it goes in the wash sooner. The number is a rule of thumb, not a rule to follow strictly.

How to air the hoodie

Hang the hoodie on a hanger with space around it, so air can reach the fabric. Avoid putting it in a pile while it is still damp from the day. A room with a little draught helps. See bamboo sweat for men and women for more jumpers for everyday wear.

Choose the inner layer to suit the hoodie

When the inner layer suits the hoodie, both sit better. A T-shirt longer than the hoodie will show at the hem. A sleeveless vest works well under a hoodie with a wide neckline. Choose something soft and smooth so it does not bunch under the thick fabric, and change it every day.

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear under a hoodie

A T-shirt or a vest. A thin inner layer keeps sweat away from the hoodie and lets it be worn several times between washes, so it is washed less often.

Do you get too warm with a layer underneath

Rarely. A thin knit adds almost no insulation and moves moisture away from the skin instead, so a layer underneath does not make you noticeably warmer.

How often should the hoodie then be washed

After three to five wears. With an inner layer, the hoodie does not get dirty as quickly and can be aired in between, so it is not washed more often than needed.