Base Layers (5)

Truckstop Group stocks thermal and moisture-wicking base layers from Tuffstuff and Fort for HGV drivers, mechanics, and outdoor workers. Tuffstuff Basewear covers long-sleeve tops and bottoms in moisture-wicking fabric. Fort's thermal range includes long johns and short and long sleeve thermal vests for cold weather layering. Available for next-day UK mainland delivery or collection from our branches.

  • Tuffstuff Basewear Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Tuffstuff Basewear Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    SKU: 808-BLK-S

    Totally new fit and feel. Incorporating Easywarm fibres in its construction to keep you warm and comfortable all day. You build from the ground up. Same with your clothing. This is the base layer for a day of serious sub-zero grafting. Your Basewear Top is warm, stretchy, breathable, wicking, and abrasion-resistant. It's like a second skin: moving with you, breathing with you, climbing glaciers with you. Easywarm threads incorporate thermal storage agents into the fibres. The fabric actively collects energy from the body and surrounding environment, minimising heat loss, and maintaining a stable body temperature.


    Key Features:
    • 170gsm
    • 60% Easywarm 30% Polyester 10% Elastane
    • Full stretch for ease of movement
    • Breathable for all day comfort
    • Moisture wicking and quick drying
    • Easywarm fibres to retain heat without adding bulk
    • Lightweight and ideal for layering
    From £10.35 ex. VAT
    From £10.35 ex. VAT
    In stock Click & Collect Same Day Delivery
  • Tuffstuff Basewear Bottoms

    Tuffstuff Basewear Bottoms

    SKU: 805-BLK-S

    Totally new fit and feel. Incorporating Easywarm fibres in its construction to keep you warm and comfortable all day. Your Basewear Bottom is your Basewear Top's best buddy. They work together – stretching, breathing, wicking – for all-over comfort. Think of them as team players. But working from opposite ends of the pitch. From wrists to neck to ankles, they've got the whole pitch covered. Easywarm threads incorporate thermal storage agents into the fibres. The fabric actively collects energy from the body and surrounding environment, minimising heat loss, and maintaining a stable body temperature.


    Key Features:
    • 170gsm
    • 60% Easywarm 30% Polyester 10% Elastane
    • Full stretch for ease of movement
    • Breathable for all day comfort
    • Moisture wicking and quick drying
    • Easywarm fibres to retain heat without adding bulk
    • Lightweight and ideal for layering
    £9.45 ex. VAT
    £9.45 ex. VAT
    In stock Click & Collect Same Day Delivery
  • Fort Thermal Long Johns

    Fort Thermal Long Johns

    SKU: 803-DEN-S

    When a blast of Arctic air hits the country, you'll be glad you left home in your Thermal Long Johns. Made from brushed polycotton, they feel soft to the touch and warm in the bitterest weather. With elasticated waist and a front opening, they're as convenient as they're cosy.


    Key Features:
    • Sold in singles
    • Complete carton 72 per size / colour
    • 50% Polyester / 50% Cotton
    • Brushed Fabric
    £5.65 ex. VAT
    £5.65 ex. VAT
    In stock Click & Collect Same Day Delivery
  • Fort Thermal Short Sleeve Vest

    Fort Thermal Short Sleeve Vest

    SKU: 802-DEN-S

    This is the warm and cosy base layer for outdoors enthusiasts who like a bit more freedom of movement in their arms. Our Thermal Short-Sleeve Vest is made from the same air-trapping brushed polycotton. The only difference is in the length of the sleeves.


    Key Features:
    • Sold in singles
    • Complete carton 72 per size / colour
    • 50% Polyester/50% cotton
    • Brushed fabric
    £5.30 ex. VAT
    £5.30 ex. VAT
    In stock Click & Collect Same Day Delivery
  • Fort Thermal Long Sleeve Vest

    Fort Thermal Long Sleeve Vest

    SKU: 801-DEN-S

    Winters are a lot more enjoyable when you're wearing a warming base layer. Our brushed polycotton Thermal Long-Sleeve Vest is soft and cosy. It's ideal for farmers, fishermen, country sports enthusiasts, security personnel, and anyone who has to be outdoors for long periods.


    Key Features:
    • Sold in singles
    • Complete carton 72 per size / colour
    • 50% Polyester/50% cotton
    • Brushed fabric
    £6.20 ex. VAT
    £6.20 ex. VAT
    In stock Click & Collect Same Day Delivery

Base layers for working in the cold

A base layer does two things: it keeps you warm and it moves moisture away from the skin during active work. Getting both right matters more for people doing physically active jobs in cold or variable conditions.

Tuffstuff's Basewear range uses a moisture-wicking knit fabric. Sweat from active work draws through the fabric to the outer surface, where it evaporates rather than sitting against the skin. This is particularly relevant for drivers who alternate between a warm cab and cold outdoor conditions at delivery points.

Fort's thermal range prioritises insulation over moisture management. The thermal long johns and vests use a brushed-interior fabric that traps air close to the body. For static cold conditions, the Fort thermal range provides straightforward warmth. For active roles, the Tuffstuff moisture-wicking approach is the more comfortable option.

For help selecting the right base layer for your working conditions, call us on 01527 68279 or contact our team at https://truckstopgroup.co.uk/pages/contact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a moisture-wicking and a thermal base layer?

A moisture-wicking base layer draws sweat away from the skin during active work. A thermal base layer prioritises insulation. Moisture-wicking is better for active roles; thermal is better for static cold-weather work.

How should a base layer fit?

A base layer should fit close to the skin without restricting movement. It should not bunch under outer layers. When in doubt, size down rather than up.

Can I wear a base layer under work trousers?

Yes. Fort thermal long johns are designed to be worn under work trousers in cold conditions.

How often should I wash a base layer?

After each wearing in active conditions. Machine wash at 30-40 degrees. Avoid fabric softener.

Do you sell thermal base layers near me?

Truckstop Group delivers base layers to all UK mainland addresses. Next-day delivery is available on stocked lines. Same-day collection is available from our branches in Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham, and Evesham.