In 1985, Hot Chillys introduced the very first body fit thermal base layer.
Made out of polypropylene, wool, and spandex, Hot Chillys was the first brand to address moisture wicking and fit under the 80's "new" body fit ski bottoms. Up until this time, your under ski wear was called "long johns".
Hot Chillys was the first to take high tech fabrics that were previously found in performance running wear and winterize them to provide thermal protection against the elements.
The tops and bottoms came in cans, and were packed in small wood crates that looked like we were shipping vegetables.
Legend has it that one of our first retailers called their sales rep wanting to know what happened to their order. Only to later find the base layers safely in their crates on top of the refrigerator with the other produce.
Our mission is for your Hot Chillys to keep you so comfortable you forget they're even there.
When you're outdoors, there is so much to take in and so much fun to be had. It's our job to make sure that nothing gets in the way. That's why we design our garments for the best possible fit and choose fabrics that pass rigorous performance testing for quality and wearability—on the slopes, in the field, and everywhere in between.
We've tried a lot of things over the years, but one thing stays true - we make state-of-the-art products so you can focus on having fun. Beyond the food and drink, it's about the friends, the time on the mountain, the time on the beach, and pushing yourself in the outdoors. We are a company that doesn't think the party should end when the final icicle falls or the last snowcap melts. Life is a fiesta and should be celebrated all year long. Hot Chillys® is more than a product that works; it is a mindset that reaches beyond the slopes.
Today, the Hot Chillys® product line consists of a wide variety of base layers, socks and fleece products—all with one thing in common, to keep you warm, dry, comfortable, and looking good so you can focus on whatever activity makes you happy.
Your Hot Chillys will keep you warm, comfortable, and good looking, but not necessarily in that order.
'Cause if you're not having fun, it's just not worth it.
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