There is a time and a place for delicate lace lingerie, and an overnight flight to Paris is absolutely not it. When you are facing a long-haul flight or an epic day touring the sightseeing, the most luxurious thing you can wear is something that doesn’t pinch, roll or cause you to overheat. We’re talking about high-performance, unapologetically practical foundation pieces.
When building an elegant travel wardrobe, what sits closest to your skin dictates how your entire day feels. For the discerning traveller, the ideal first layer provides comfort but doesn’t look like you raided your grandmother’s cupboard.
Numi: The Sophisticated Wardrobe protector
Ethically made in Canada, Numi’s stylish tops and undershirts create a sweat-proof barrier that keeps you comfortable while extending the life of your clothing.
- Real-World Travel Benefit: By trapping sweat and reducing odours right at the skin level, Numi allows you get to get multiple wears out your tops and dresses. This means you can pack less and still bypass the hassle and expense of hotel or cruise laundry services.
- Our Top Pick: The Crop Undershirt. This style is the ultimate travel hack. It provides Numi’s signature underarm sweat and odour protection without adding any unwanted fabric or bulk around your midsection.
Thigh Society: Warm Weather Saviour
Another standout Canadian company, Thigh Society has been solving “chub-rub” since 2009. Designed to slip discreetly under skirts and dresses, these anti-chafe shorts are engineered to move with you. We love they are size-inclusive and come in a multitude of styles, fabrics, colours and lengths. And did we mention take up next to no space in your luggage due to their ultra-lightweight fabrication?
- Standout Style: The Cooling Short. Made from innovative cooling fabric that wicks away sweat and body heat, these shorts offer unparalleled anti-chafe protection. They are available in sizes XS-6XL with leg lengths ranging from 5″ to 21″.
Manmade: premium comfort for gentlemen
Gentlemen, we haven’t forgotten you. Your comfort is also key, and Canadian founded Manmade is just the brand to provide it. They deliver premium boxer briefs engineered for sports and travel. Made from a natural, plant-derived Modal fabric that is significantly softer than traditional cotton, these briefs feature an ergonomic, chafe-free design ideal for long travel days.
- Our Pick: Currently, Manmade only offers one underwear style, their signature boxer brief. Recently, they have been broadening their product offerings to include t-shirts, pants and swim shorts, all made with the same careful attention to comfort and performance.
The bottom line
At the end of the day, the ultimate travel underwear is the kind you forget you’re wearing, because the only thing you should be adjusting on vacation is your dinner reservation.
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