The Ultimate Guide to Proper Clothing for All Weathers: The Onion Principle Explained

Proper clothing for all weathers! – We have made this our mission and will provide you with appropriate equipment from head to toe. We offer you a large selection of functional clothing for your holidays and sports activities in nature as well as urban outerwear for men.

The proven onion principle

The onion principle has proven its value, especially in the outdoor area: By combining different layers of clothing, you can react flexibly to changing weather and the change in physical exercise and breaking conditions.

1st layer: functional underwear – create a good foundation

The first level is the functional underwear. This is worn directly on the skin and has the function of removing moisture from the body quickly and ensuring a pleasant body sensation. Good performance underwear absorbs sweat and moisture over a large area and directs it to the outside, where the moisture can then dry away or be carried away through the layer. following clothes. This prevents your skin from cooling down. We equip you with appropriate functional underwear for every season!

2nd layer: insulation, breathability, sun or insect protection

Moisture transport also plays a role in the second layer of clothing. The other features depend on the application area and the climatic conditions:
In addition to functional clothing made from quick-drying, breathable synthetic fibers, you can also find cotton clothing here, as cotton products are very popular in everyday life and especially when you traveling to warm places! Merino wool offers an odorless alternative to synthetic fibers and also boasts excellent insulating performance even when wet. Another good option is products made of mixed fabrics, which combine natural and synthetic fibers and combine the best of both. This creates great products for everyday life, travel and easy walking! To make your search easier, you can use our product filter.
If you’re heading to colder regions, a fleece will be at the top of your wish list. The soft, lightweight products keep you warm and dry quickly. For alpine activities, hiking and winter touring, sweaters and jackets with light filling or Primaloft are also often chosen. The advantage is the light weight and the excellent insulation properties. Primaloft is also less sensitive to moisture.
If you are heading to summer Scandinavia or malaria areas, our insect repellent clothing will certainly be of interest to you.

3rd level: Protection from rain, wind and cold

The third and highest level focuses on weather protection: depending on the area of ​​use, we offer you windproof and/or waterproof jackets and pants. You can also prepare yourself for cold temperatures with our double jackets and winter jackets and lined trousers.
In any case, it is worth taking a closer look at the material: materials and their weaves determine how strong the outerwear is; as well as the thickness of the thread and the final weight of the outer fabric. In other words: Real strength always requires a certain weight, because the material must be thicker. The choice of material is often an indication of strength (polyamide and nylon, for example, more resistant to abrasion than polyester).