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Body temperature through the day
Short answer: Body temperature shifts by about one degree over the course of a day. It is lowest around four in the m...
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Myth, layers always make you warmer
Short answer: Layers only work if there is air between them. Squeeze three layers together under a tight jacket, and ...
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Myth, close fitting clothes are always warmer
Short answer: Close fitting clothes remove the layer of air between fabric and skin. Since air is what insulates, a c...
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Fabric that breathes against fabric that insulates
Short answer: Breathability and insulation pull in opposite directions. A fabric can do a little of both, but never b...
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Why viscose feels cool
Short answer: Viscose draws heat away from the skin faster than cotton, which is why the fabric feels cool the moment...
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When to switch your wardrobe with the season
Short answer: When you have worn the same layer every day for two weeks. That is a better signal than a date, because...
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Clothes for December indoors
Short answer: Indoors in December it is often warmer than you think, and the air is dry. A thin layer that moves mois...
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Clothes for summer parties
Short answer: At a summer party your clothes have to cope with warm hours outdoors and cool hours after sunset. One t...
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Clothes for the garden in spring
Short answer: In spring you switch between standing still and working hard in the garden. Layers you can take off, an...
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Clothes for walks in wind
Short answer: Wind carries heat away many times faster than still air. A windproof outer layer therefore matters more...
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Why cotton feels cold when wet
Short answer: Because cotton absorbs a lot of water and releases it slowly. The wet fabric lies against the skin and ...
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Thin layers rather than thick ones
Short answer: Two thin layers hold more air than one thick one, and you can adjust them as you go. That is why layeri...
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