Toasty Tush: Heated Long Underwear
Challenge the chill with your own built-in heater.
By Seattle Mag September 21, 2012
This article originally appeared in the October 2012 issue of Seattle magazine.
Challenge the chill with your own built-in heater, courtesy of West Seattle–based Toast’s heated long underwear tops and pants. Created by outdoor sports enthusiast Julia Aiken and her hubby, Andy, the moisture-wicking Polartec garments warm up frosty types with hidden air-activated heat packets in core areas, including the lower back, neck and waistband.
$75–$95 at toast-clothes.com.
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