2008-09 Snow Accessories: First Layer Apparel

ThirtyTwo, Zealand Crew and Pant, Crew $72, Pant $76, thirtytwo.com Next to many of next season's flashy outerwear pieces this may look more like your dad's long johns, but the Zealand first layer is worth checking out for its technical aspects. It is made with 100 percent merino wool, which has all of wool's heat-retaining qualities and ability to breathe, but without the usual scratchiness and discomfort. This is one warm undergarment set-up that will keep the sweat,. and cold, off your body. ThirtyTwo's '09 line is full of new materials, even bamboo.