Mid Layer
The middle insulating layer in a three-layer system, designed to trap warm air close to the body.
What is Mid Layer? The middle insulating layer in a three-layer system, designed to trap warm air close to the body.
A mid-layer sits between the base layer and the shell. Its job is to trap warm air. Fleece, wool sweaters, down jackets, down vests, and synthetic puffers all serve as mid-layers. Loft matters more than weight — a thin lofty fleece often outperforms a heavy compressed knit. In cold conditions, multiple mid-layers may be used.
Mid Layer in our guides
Mid Layer appears in the following WhetherWear guides (showing 18 of 163):
- What to Wear for Beach Day in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Commuting in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Cycling in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Dog Walking in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Golf in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Hiking in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Outdoor Workout in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Running in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Sideline Spectating in Any Weather
- What to Wear for Walking in Any Weather
- What to Wear in 40 Degree Weather for Men: Where the Shell Stops Being Optional
- What to Wear in 45 Degree Weather for Men: Two Sweaters, Two Different Days
- What to Wear in 50 Degree Weather for Men: The Band a Shell Rescues
- What to Wear in 55 Degree Weather for Men: One Layer, Chosen Carefully
- What to Wear in 60 Degree Weather for Men: Carry It, Do Not Wear It
- What to Wear in 65 Degree Weather for Men: Comfortable, and Nearly Nothing to Decide
- What to Wear in 70 Degree Weather for Men: Where Fibre Beats Layer Count
- What to Wear in 75 Degree Weather for Men: Cover Up to Cool Down