Ice Hockey with Eczema-Prone Skin: Why Heidi Chooses Comfort
When your clothes feel right, you can focus on what matters most. For Heidi Boysen Taylor, that means the ice.
Heidi is an elite ice hockey player from Sweden who competed at the U18 Women's World Championship in January. She trains hard, travels often and plays at a high level. She also has eczema-prone skin, which means the clothes she wears between training sessions and games matter more than most people realise.
We sent Heidi our FIDGETFOCUS ZIP fidget hoodie and AIR SLIM seamless trousers. Both are designed to be sensory-friendly: soft fabrics, no scratchy labels and as little friction as possible. Exactly the qualities that sensitive skin benefits from too. Heidi shared how they fit into her game days and travel days.
Why clothing matters when you have eczema-prone skin
Clothing touches your skin all day long. For sensitive skin, that makes it much more than just something you wear. Rough seams, scratchy labels and stiff fabrics can turn an ordinary day into an itchy one, and once a label starts to itch, it is often all you can think about.
For Heidi, those days are rarely calm. Training, sweat, travel and recovery: every layer she wears needs to be gentle on her skin and comfortable enough to forget about. That is where sensory-friendly clothing makes a difference. When nothing rubs, pinches or scratches, your mind is free for the game.
What Heidi wears on game days and travel days
Heidi's routine asks a lot of her clothes. They need to feel good after a hard session, stay comfortable through hours of travel and never distract her before a game. That is why she reaches for the FIDGETFOCUS ZIP hoodie and the AIR SLIM trousers.
The FIDGETFOCUS ZIP fidget hoodie
The FIDGETFOCUS ZIP is soft on the inside and has no labels to scratch the neck. The zip makes it easy to slip on and off, even with tired shoulders after a game. It also has a small detail Heidi enjoys: a bead on the drawstring. On a long bus ride or in the quiet minutes before warm-up, it gives restless hands something to do.
The AIR SLIM seamless trousers
The AIR SLIM trousers are made without the side seams that usually rub against the skin. They move with you, whether you are sitting on a plane, walking through an airport or stretching before training, without pulling or pressing anywhere.
How to build a comfort-first outfit for game days and travel
A comfortable outfit starts with the layer that touches your skin. This checklist is inspired by Heidi's routine:
- Check the labels. Choose label-free pieces, or cut labels out carefully so no sharp edges remain.
- Feel the seams. Turn the garment inside out. Flat seams or no seams at all are kindest to sensitive skin.
- Choose soft, breathable layers. On a game day you warm up and cool down many times.
- Make it easy on, easy off. A zipped hoodie is gentler on tired muscles than a tight pullover.
- Give your hands something to do. A small fidget detail can help you stay calm during long journeys or pre-game nerves.
- Wash new clothes before wearing them. This removes finishing residues that can irritate sensitive skin.
Why comfort helps you focus
When nothing itches, rubs or pinches, you stop noticing your clothes. That leaves more attention for what you actually want to focus on: the game, the journey or simply resting.
Thank you, Heidi, for showing us why comfort matters.
Find your own comfort
Curious how it feels when your clothes stay out of the way? Discover the FIDGETFOCUS ZIP hoodie and the AIR SLIM trousers, or explore the full sensory-friendly kids collection.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of clothing is comfortable for eczema-prone skin?
Soft, breathable fabrics without scratchy labels or rough seams usually feel best. Pieces that move with your body without rubbing also help reduce friction.
What makes Blusss clothing sensory-friendly?
Blusss clothing has no labels and is designed to feel soft on the skin. Many styles are seamless or have flat seams, so there is less to rub or irritate.
What is the bead on the fidget hoodie for?
The bead on the drawstring is a small fidget. You can roll or slide it between your fingers when you feel restless or want to focus.
Are seamless trousers good for travelling?
Yes. Without seams that rub, the AIR SLIM trousers stay comfortable during long bus rides and flights.
