Neck Warmer

A neck warmer is a piece of clothing that can be worn to keep the neck warm in cold weather or in very windy, chilly climates. Usually, these types of garments can be worn at any time, but are most popular with people who either will need to be spending a lot of time outdoors (such as people who work outside, or for motorcycle riders), or for people who have to endure very extremely cold temperatures (like the far north). If you are interested in a knit or fleece neck warmer, then here are some things for you to think about.

First of all, where will you be ordering from? It is a good idea to order neck warmers online, because you can often get one, or several of them, at a very low price. They are ideal gifts during the holiday season (especially since the holiday season is colder in a lot of places), and are fantastic for use in either everyday outings or even for working outside in.

If you are having trouble choosing which neck warmer you want, then think of it this way. First of all, do you need to have full range of vision? If you do, then you might opt for a neck warmer that only comes up to your neck and maybe your mouth. A full face neck warmer, like a ski mask or balaclava, may obstruct some of your vision and make it hard for you to see as well. Make sure you have full range of vision if you're looking for a motorcycle neck warmer.

Also, do you need full range of motion on your neck? If so, then you might choose something that fits a bit tighter, like a neck sleeve. A loose fitting scarf will only serve to make movement more clumsy, and is fine for more leisurely activities, but not so much for the physically active ones.

If the neck warmer (also often called a neck gaiter) is intended to be a gift for someone, then here are some questions to ask yourself. First of all, what colors do they like? Do they like bright colors, like reds and greens, or are they more into neutral colors, like black, gray, or white? Also, do they like knit or fleece neck warmers, or do they want a more athletic or luxurious variety? You are usually pretty safe buying fleece, because nearly everyone likes them pretty well.

And finally, what size do you need? Neck gaiters are pretty much one size fits all, but there are sometimes different sizes available. Usually, they are broken up into sizes like adults and children, or large and small. A child would need a child sized neck warmer, just as an adult would wear a large size.

Sizes are pretty self explanatory for neck warmers though, and can really be an afterthought of the ordering process. Also, if the neck warmer is a bit stretchy, remember that it is probably going to fit tighter than a neck warmer that is not… a lot of scarves are not stretchy at all, and they simply wrap around to contain warmth.

This should get you started… neck warmers are the perfect way to keep your neck warm during cold winter months, and they also make great gifts! So, happy shopping!