Winter clothing - staying warm, best place to buy?

nbruen

Yeah sorry I noticed the postage after I posted then I couldn't get back on the forum to correct my post - it seemed to crash for a while? Sorry about that. Also noticed that Tchibo have pulled out of the UK now and their UK Website has been removed which would explain why the outlet near me closed.

Apologies, I'll check more thoroughly next time before I post!

nbruen

Right will try and redeem myself now:

http://www.bargainboards.co.uk/S/buy_ski_THERMAL_UNDERWEAR_base_layers_skiing_mens_CHEAP_SALE-(151).aspx (delivery options are shown when you add to basket but very reasonable)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Thermal-Underwear-Mens/b/53905031?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0A76W7R99TWKKVF5PDEK&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=43593030&pf_rd_p=466528093&pf_rd_s=left-nav-2
http://www.britishthermals.com/Mens_Thermals (good clearance pages and "normal" delivery charges;))

Hope that's better

katsu

Aldi thermals great quality and price.

Lidl have some on special currently - not tried theirs so no idea of quality, but I imagine good.

M&S thermals might be worth trying or ASDA.

Thermal liner socks (sold in Asda - cheapest, M&S and camping stores) inside thicker socks.

Hot water bottles and blankets on the sofa, at the PC etc.

Go to a fabric shop and purchase a length of fleece off the roll. Use this for the toastiest blanket ever. We put a long length in our bed, like a sleeping bag liner (so it has a fold at the foot end, you lie on it and are covered by it) and it is the best thing we have.

Thermal curtain linings make a definite difference - I got some at dunelm mill for around £13 a pair IIRC. You could feel the difference on day 1. Great if, like us, you have some thin curtains.

Despite having a UPVC front door we've found hanging a thick curtain over it keeps the hall warmer.

as well as fingerless gloves consider the wrist warmers - I got some manbi branded ones online - ebay and camping stores. They are made of fleece and are great for at the PC and in the car.

Hope these are some help.

peasantboy

katsu wrote: »

Aldi thermals great quality and price.

Lidl have some on special currently - not tried theirs so no idea of quality, but I imagine good.

M&S thermals might be worth trying or ASDA.

Thermal liner socks (sold in Asda - cheapest, M&S and camping stores) inside thicker socks.

Hot water bottles and blankets on the sofa, at the PC etc.

Go to a fabric shop and purchase a length of fleece off the roll. Use this for the toastiest blanket ever. We put a long length in our bed, like a sleeping bag liner (so it has a fold at the foot end, you lie on it and are covered by it) and it is the best thing we have.

Thermal curtain linings make a definite difference - I got some at dunelm mill for around £13 a pair IIRC. You could feel the difference on day 1. Great if, like us, you have some thin curtains.

Despite having a UPVC front door we've found hanging a thick curtain over it keeps the hall warmer.

as well as fingerless gloves consider the wrist warmers - I got some manbi branded ones online - ebay and camping stores. They are made of fleece and are great for at the PC and in the car.

Hope these are some help.

Great post, thanks!

MrsBartolozzi

poppyolivia wrote: »

My dad was ill yesterday but popped down the stairs while we were there and he was using a stone water 'bottle'...honest to god it would burn the skin off you and it keeps its heat for AGES!!!!

A "pig"! My granny used these, and I had one in my bed when I stayed there if it was cold. I remember having about 3 metres of towel wrapped around it to stop getting burnt. Sadly she died and I've no idea what happened to them.

MrsBartolozzi

Lidl have some skiing equipment coming up next week, including thick socks and thermals, might be worth finding if your local Lidl has this on offer too.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20091116.index

katieclampet

Asda & Aldi are pretty good & fairly cheap. Millets is great for fleecey type jumpers and socks, prices are good in the sales. Craghoppers (online) are fab for jackets and jumpers, very pricey, But excellent bargains in the sales. You can usually get a code for free delivery as well.

hth, katiex

Craghoppers also do very warm mens thermal jogging type trousers, wash great and dry v quickly on a radiator.

triticale

Markets often have cheap thermal tops and long johns - fancy 'technical' types aren't really necessary, it's the layer that counts.

I refuse to pay more than a fiver per item, my last lot (bought last winter) were grade 1 surplus off ebay for about 2-3 quid each, these look reasonable: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/British-Army-Long-Johns-Pack-of-2_W0QQitemZ390109036801QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMen_s_Clothes?var=&hash=item99ab199753. Unfortuantely brick and mortar surplus shops are a bit pricey these days.

I 'double sock' all winter, I never wear less than 2 pairs at a time. Bought a load from the pound shop a while ago, markets are good too.

Lastly, if you can afford a one-off of £20, a 'Honcho' hooded fleece poncho is a godsend: http://www.honchos.co.uk/prod_detail.asp?PID=5&sizeid=5

I live in a cold flat and virtually live in mine winter evenings/mornings. Not as bulky as a thick jumper/coat, just throw it over your head and it's like a super-warm blanket that doesn't slide off your shoulders. Highly recommended. (I hate being cold!!!)

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Don't forget your head! You'll warm up quickly if you cover it.Use a hoody or a wooly hat

And I'll second (third?) the hot water bottle idea. Got mine from Home Bargains last year for 99p.

The Old Style Board has a "Preparing for Winter" thread that you might find useful if where you live is so cold.

escortg3

my daughter has a pay as you go meter for gas and electric on npower. as she is on less than £ 13500 income per year she claims the winter warmth tarriff. she gets £35 per quarter credited to her gas and electric cards/keys. so thats £70 per quarter towards her meter costs. bargain. dont know if any other electric or gas suppliers do this. this really helps her out