Personal Clothing The layered spproach to clothing Several thin layers of clothing that trap air between them will keep you much warmer than a single, thick garment. If you get too hot, you can control your body temperature by removing layers or by ‘venting’ (opening zips or buttons) to allow warm air to to
escape and cool air enter).
The comfort layer This first layer, which lies next to the skin, should consist of a thermal top and thermal leggings which should be close-fitting . It should be made from a fabric that
The warmth or middle layer allows
‘wicks’ perspiration away from your
you to regulate your body temperature
skin and out through the next layer of
by putting on or taking off garments as
clothing as perspiration drying on your
necessary. It could be a light fleece
skin can easily chill you. By keeping your
jacket worn over a shirt which allows
body dry you will also keep it warm.
for plenty of insulation by trapping air. 132
