Base layer shorts

FAQs

• How do you attach hockey socks to base layer pants?

  How do you attach hockey socks to base layer pants?

  If the base layer pants have hook-and-loop tabs on the thighs, fold up the protective fabric cover over the fastening area and press the top edge of the hockey sock against the hook-and-loop tab. This keeps the socks stretched over the shin guards without separate sock holders or tape. If the pants don't have hook-and-loop tabs, use separate sock holders instead.

   

• What is the difference between synthetic performance materials and cotton in a hockey base layer?

  What is the difference between synthetic performance materials and cotton in a hockey base layer?

  Synthetic fibers such as polyester absorb very little moisture, while cotton absorbs sweat and becomes heavy and cold when you're standing still between shifts. A synthetic base layer therefore dries faster and stays lighter during play. Elastane provides the stretch that allows the garment to move with your body instead of sliding down.

• What is the difference between a compression fit and a loose fit?

  What is the difference between a compression fit and a loose fit?

  Compression pants fit snugly around the muscles and keep the fabric close to the body, which also helps stabilize a built-in jock pocket if there is one. The close fit reduces friction and the risk of chafing against the hard inside of the shin guards. A looser model provides more airflow but moves more against the skin while skating.

• What do you wear under hockey equipment?

  What do you wear under hockey equipment?

  Closest to your body, you wear a base layer, such as a base layer top and pants. Hockey socks are pulled over the shin guards and held up by jock shorts or a hockey garter belt.