Re: Ultralight synthetic base layer

> The Uniqlo website makes what seem to be outlandish claims about using 
> your
> body's moisture to generate heat.
Sigh - not that one again? They tried that with wool fibres too.
Yes, some heat is released, but the amount is probably just sufficient to 
warm a teaspoon of water by 10 degrees. Pure marketing spin, carefully 
written to not actually lie.

> The prices are relatively low, which is a good thing but makes me wonder
> how technologically advanced their items can be.
Exactly. Not very. Someone had a great marketing idea ...

Have a look at the clothing they have on their web site. This is **fashion 
industry** stuff, not high performance outdoors gear.

Cheers