Looking for VERY warm clothes recommendations for ill DH

[Myotis]

Hi

My husband is ill at the moment and waiting for a big op- he was slim anyway but has lost weight after being so poorly this year. Can anyone recommend any really warm clothes I can get him so he’s not always wearing two coats in the house?
He already has plenty of standard thermals and base layers as when he was working he was outside a lot so is used to layering up but it’s just not enough. So- warm thermal ideas and really warm jumpers please. Has to be in at least an XS if men’s sizes.

Thanks

Really thick socks make a massive difference, along with fleece lined hats and snoods

As @mrsjackrussell says down would be a good buy. Either a gilet or a full jacket. I live in a cold country and use mine all the time! Or if you can't run to down there are lots of synthetic versions. Has he got lined trousers?!Craghoppers doo good winter walking ones. Then thick wool socks, thermals (merino if possible), wool or fleece jumper and a hat. If he is still cold you could invest in some scuba diving thermals. Fourth Element and Weezle make good ones. This vest is very warm https://fourthelement.com/product/mens-x-core-vest/. Also try army surplus stores for winter gear. They often have good jumpers etc.

You could try a wearable sleeping bag too but they're not very practical.
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He needs some arm warmers!!

Fleece lined leggings/base layers. RAB do some incredibly warm ones (not cheap) or he could get the cheap versions from Primark or even Amazon.

An Oodie (or knock off) is great. I got a £15 "Teddy Fleece" hoodie off Amazon recently and it's so toasty. Big enough for lots of layers but not so huge you feel like you're drowning.

Battery powered gilet. Ideally Down rather than man-made fibres, it's much warmer and doesn't need to be really thick/puffy to generate heat.

Those reusable hand-warmers that go into pockets are really good. You just re-set them by boiling them on the stove. Fingerless gloves are good too.

Those silk sock liners that you can get for skiing - no idea what they're called but I remember wearing them in -30 in Canada!

Fleecy slipper socks are (IMO) better than anything like Merino wool. I've seen some knee-length versions on TikTok that look really warm.

My husband wears a north face or joules padded gilet over basically every outfit

Are is base layers merino & a little bit loose (not baggy, but loose you need to have some air in there).

thin merino jumpers/cardigans/roll necks.

m&s are usually good for these at a decent price.

I have the boots they advertise on Wowcher (about £25), designed as outdoor boots, but they're light & I wear them indoors/out doors. Magic for keeping your feet toasty. I'll get you a link if you're interested

Keeping ankles & wrists warm is the key!

best wishes to him for the op & a good fast recovery xx

M&S do borg lined joggers and zip up jackets. DH has several and they really keep him warm after his cancer treatment.

www.marksandspencer.com/recycled-fleece-zip-up-jacket/p/clp60607786

www.marksandspencer.com/drawstring-pure-cotton-fleece-lined-joggers/p/clp60620852

I haven't rtft, someone may have already suggested, my late DH had a condition that meant he couldn't move around/ get warm, so we bought cashmere, gloves, scarf hat, socks, jumpers, then layers and fur lined mens leather UGG boots.
He had a lightweight North Face tog rated coat for going out in.

Get him some sheepskin boots for indoors - Celtic do some that can be worn outside too. Mine make a huge difference to how warm I feel.

Pure wool is a lot warmer than synthetics BTW.

God I love my cashmere jumper. Buying my first cashmere jumper was a revelation. I can only afford the cheapest cashmere but even then every time I put it on I just want to cuddle myself. 😆I work in an infant school and I've noticed some of the kids with SEND cuddling against it too when I'm walking with them down the corridor.

I would go for cashmere or wool over a manmade material fleece any day. Manmade fleeces are fine to keep you fairly warm if you're ALREADY warm. But in my experience (when coming down with something and feeling cold to the bone) cashmere and wool can warm you up fairly quickly in a way that throwing on a fleece can't do.

Wool is similar but a bit more rough and "scratchy" feeling against the skin so I'd wear a wool jumper over a cotton shirt. Or get merino wool which is a bit softer.

Natural materials are the best IMO but they ARE expensive. Always keep the extremities warm, preferably with wool or cashmere if you can afford it. I splashed out on cashmere wrist-warmers for when I'm typing at work and the office is freezing. And I've got a chunky wool scarf that I wear over jumpers in the house when I'm feeling chilly cos if my neck and chest is warm then I usually am too.

Proper sheepskin slippers or shortie boots.

My DH has hand problems and is currently rocking a pair of rechargeable heated gloves from Amazon. He's quite impressed with them.

You need thermal base layers and a good quality hat . The proper Oodies are excellent , if anything they are too warm .

Like pp I swear by cashmere - it’s pricey but you can often find second hand cashmere (ebay vinted etc) as it lasts well. Discount sites like BrandAlley also have reduced cashmere.

I would aim for Uniqlo heatteach (or equivalent) max warmth base layers, a mid layer, cashmere jumper and then a padded gilet on top (Uniqlo down one is good for warmth and very light) plus hat and thermal socks. May not need the mid layer depending on temp/how much moving around.

If feet are a problem area, Warmies do slippers you can heat in the microwave

You want layers and good quality natural fibres. So heat tech base layers, a flannel or cord shirt, thick cord trousers, wool or cashmere jumper and a down gilet on top.

Those thick aran jumpers fishermen and farmers wear are very good. My dad often wore his outside in the winter when working.

Wool

Merino wool socks and giesswein wool
slipper with rubber sole and high back. That will insulate feet properly and help keep the rest warm

Thin wool gilet also to keep core warm