An FR base layer hoodie is a light, stretchy flame-resistant hoodie made to wear close to your body and layer under your other FR gear. The MWG ELEVATE™ Men's FR Base Layer Hoodie is made from inherent FR fabric with four-way stretch and moisture-wicking technology, and it's rated CAT 2 with an 11 cal arc rating for both arc flash and flash fire hazards.
It's part of ELEVATE™, our newest collection for the working athlete. Here's why a base layer hoodie earns a spot in your rotation this season.
What makes a base layer hoodie different?
A regular hoodie is usually your warm middle piece. A base layer hoodie sits closer to your body. It's built to move sweat away, stretch with every reach, and slip easily under an FR shirt, hoodie, or jacket without adding bulk.
You get the comfort of a hoodie, with a hood that keeps your neck and ears covered on windy days, in a piece that works as the foundation of your whole setup.
Why does your base layer need to be FR?
Every layer counts, including the one closest to your skin. A non-FR layer underneath can ignite or melt, even when your outer FR gear is doing its job. Our post on wearing non-FR clothing under FR gear explains why keeping the whole system FR matters.
The ELEVATE™ Base Layer Hoodie is made from inherent FR fabric, so flame resistance is built into the fibre itself and stays with the hoodie for its whole life.
How does it feel on the job?
Like the gear you'd grab for a workout. Four-way stretch moves with you when you climb, crouch, or work overhead, and moisture-wicking technology pulls sweat away so you stay dry and comfortable. That matters most in the colder months, when sweat that sits on your skin can leave you chilled the minute you stop moving.
It's soft next to skin and breathable, so it's easy to wear all shift and still feels good on the drive home.
How do you layer the ELEVATE Base Layer Hoodie?
On mild fall days, wear it on its own or under an FR vest or light jacket. As it gets colder, add an FR shirt or hoodie on top, then an insulated FR jacket from our FR outerwear collection for the deep cold. Our guide to layering FR clothing for winter walks through the full system.
If you're counting on layers to reach a higher arc rating together, use combinations that have been tested as a set. Our layering calculator shows you which ones.
Where can you get the ELEVATE FR Base Layer Hoodie?
The MWG ELEVATE™ Men's FR Base Layer Hoodie is available now in sizes S to 3XL, plus tall sizes from medium tall to 3XL tall. It's rated CAT 2 and meets ASTM F1506 and NFPA 2112.
MWG ELEVATE™ Men's FR Base Layer Hoodie
Need a hi vis option for your top layer? The ELEVATE™ Men's FR Performance Hoodie adds bright orange and silver reflective striping, and you can read more about it in our post on the ELEVATE™ Performance Hoodie.
Shop the full ELEVATE™ collection, or browse more options in our FR base layer lineup.