Union suit ?

[upnorth]

I have worn one piece long underwear "Union suits" off and on for decades. It was time to buy again so I am sitting in a fire engine red Duo.... that states it to be partially wool. It seems fine, no complaints. And I just ordered a Carh.... "waffle pattern", which is supposed to be heavier weight. I sure hope that it is like the waffle thermal pattern of years back. I recently tried to go with separate upper and lowers and was very disappointed with a mid weight lower by Duo.... It felt and looked like women's leotards. It's tiresome trying to get the quality of days past, and sizing that isn't geared towards a Chinese male, or a bicycle racer. Are you a suit man ? I didn't give complete brand names with consideration for the sites non advertising policy, but you are smart enough to put it together.

 

[Sid Post]

The "Realtree" separates sold at Walmart in the hunting department for ~$11 are a good option. They are heavier than Hanes and Fruit of Loom alternatives as seen in the clothing section of the store.

Personally, I prefer the separates so I have better thermal regulation since I can take the top off easily in a parking lot or other public space. I also find I typically benefit most from the thermal bottoms as it is easy to throw on a sweatshirt on light fleece if things cool down.

 

[mewolf1]

I gave up on them when I couldn't find the "flap" style. The "slit" doesn't cut it.

 

[Mossyhorn]

Many years ago, a Duofold union suit was my go to base layer in cold weather. It featured the buttoned trap door, but I really don't see anything like it available today.

 

[upnorth]

I gave up on them when I couldn't find the "flap" style. The "slit" doesn't cut it.

Understood. Peeling the suit down seems a poor but necessary alternative to not wearing my own mess. Everything seems designed for ease of manufacture these days. I don't trust the slit.

 

[upnorth]

Many years ago, a Duofold union suit was my go to base layer in cold weather. It featured the buttoned trap door, but I really don't see anything like it available today.

Ya I got the Duofold with some percentage of wool in the outer layer. It's quite good. I popped the pooch when sick and I accidentally ordered two "Indera" unions. I just wanted to try one. My online ordering was a mess. I never did get the Carhartt to go through. Freakin Covid, what a joy to go through that ! I'll likely pop for another Duofold. It's three times the quality of the others.