This week has been a bitterly cold one for much of the nation and many folks likely wouldn’t have minded a pair of R-Tec Barrier, an insulated underwear pant! Designed by a ski patrol member, the R-Tec Barrier features a special-cut neoprene shield to cover and warm the gluteus maximus and hamstring tendon-muscles.
But these pants also feature (1) a waistband and added material to prevent exposure when bending over; (2) A separate high tech fabric that is waterproof and breathable is stitched onto the seat of the underwear to create a pocket; (3) a neoprene inserts are designed to fit snuggly into the pocket allowing it to mold to the individual wearer’s unique physique; and (4) flat seaming stitching to reduce chaffing and friction on the skin.
The result is indeed hot pants for a cold day!