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"winter outdoor clothing"
[ "HOW WINTER CLOTHES PROTECT US OUTDOORSGeneral notion attached to clothing is looks and appearance, but its purpose is more than just appearance. Clothing is a part of our daily life and an indispensable one. Then there are variations in clothing, based on gender, age, occasion, etc. But seasonal clothing has more significance over other bases of clothing classification. This blog is dedicated specifically to winter clothing.How important is clothing in winter?An ideal human body temperature ranges between 36.6-37.5C. The temperature of the surroundings significantly affects body temperature. If the surrounding temperature is less than that of our body, our body will dissipate heat to the surrounding, and vice versa in case of a high temperature of the surrounding. In both the cases body temperature changes from its ideal value, which affects the body and its functions severely.In winters, if the body isnt insulated from the cold environment, it will lead to the state of hypothermia. The state of body temperature below 35.0 C is called hypothermia. Symptoms of hypothermia depend on the temperature of ones surroundings. These symptoms can be as mild as shivering and confusion, and as severe as a drop in heart rate and respiratory rate. In Europe, the UK stands at sixth place in deaths due to extreme winter.To avoid hypothermia one should keep their body insulated from the extreme cold of the winters. Like keeping your house warm, especially the bedroom at night. Clothing plays the most important role in insulating the body from cold. Either outdoor or indoor, clothes are the first line of defence against the environment, which makes them an essential part of our daily life. Every season clothing serves their purpose in their respective season, and the purpose of winter clothing is to protect the body from the cold of winters.Clothing in wintersThe main idea of clothing in winters is to protect the body from the cold by covering almost every exposed body part. A general idea of protecting anything is by layering the defence multifold. The same idea applies to winter outdoor clothing by wearing multiple layers of clothing. However, it shouldnt be done randomly. Layering is done according to the material of clothing and should be loose, to avoid sweating.The innermost layer (or Baselayer) must be made up of water-repelling material, like polyester or cotton, to avoid the sweat from getting absorbed by the middle layer. The outermost layer should be made up of materials, like Nylon, Thinsulate,etc., which can repel water. This layer will protect you from rain and snowfall.The middle layer is the one that does insulate your body and provides a warm environment. Clothing material for this layer could be wool, fleece, down, etc. These materials are effective insulators if kept dry. This is the very reason for using water-repelling materials in inner and outer layers.Using winter outdoor clothing like gloves, scarf, hat etc. will help cover the body parts which don't get covered by main clothing. For example, no main clothing covers your head or ear, but a hat can serve the purpose of keeping them warm. And if you go for a balaclava, it will cover your facial area and the neck too. Accessories arent always required, but if temperature drops significantly then it becomes a necessity.The severity of winters is clear now, and also how clothing plays a crucial role in it. So, the next time winter hits your city, be prepared for the extremity of winter." ]