Outdoor Retailer/SLC-SIA/Denver words/images Judith Ecochard It may be summer months in the northern hemisphere...but even the occasional rainy, cool days...and chiller night temps make base layers, year round necessities. Highly performing, and techy (moisture wicking, body heat retention, easy care), natural and synthetic fibers--- both figured prominently -equally so...in the company lines previewed at two major trade shows back in January. Eco factors and the multi-purpose versatility of base layers as regular everyday wear (like lingerie worn as outerwear as personified by Marlene Dietrich/Madonna and now scores of everyone)-also factored into some rather stylishly designed brands for women. ColdPruf® Base layers are courtesy of a division of Indira Mills, a 96 years young, family owned, North Carolina company---"manufactured" in the USA- sewn and packaged in Mexico, fyi. Men's Pro-Tek Crew and Pant-single layer mini waffle...100% recycled perfo...