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Natural Cotton Comfortable to wear & strong Absorbs moisture - cool Weakened by sunlight & mildew Wool Warmer than cotton, linen or silk Durable Absorbent
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Nylon Made entirely from chemicals Sunlight weakens Light, elastic & water/wind resistant Can melt Ex. Windbreakers, tents, ski wear Acrylic (“man-made” wool) Warm to wear Lightweight & comfortable Easy care Strong – not harmed by sunlight Ex. Sweaters/sweatshirts, baby clothes, stuffed animals
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Spandex Elasticity – 5 x original size without breakage Lightweight Body oils/moisture do not weaken
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1. Down – ** considered best for cold, dry weather conditions & expedition use undercoat of ducks/geese (Labeling ~80%/20%) Are down & feathers the same? Types: High Loft Goose Down (best insulation/very fine), Goose Down (very fine; better $$ than High Loft), Duck Down (less fine than Goose AND considerable less $$) Advantages: Lightweight – no other gives more warmth/weight Compressible, Resilient, Quick Recovery Storage – NOT in comrpessed state Washable – Dry Cleaning Long-lasting-lasts longer than outside fabric Breathable- allows body moisture to escape
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Disadvantages: Expensive Poor insulator when wet Mildew Some allergic (~1-2%) Needs to be Quilted (more lines=less warmth)
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Thinsulate (3M Product) Made of microfibers = trap air Must fit body (i.e. tight cuff, high neckline, drawstring or snug waistline) Warmth 2x compared with other synthetics Breathable & easy to work with Moisture Resistant & Dries quickly Machine & dry-cleanable Non-allergy Expensive – usually due to outer shell
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Hollofil (100% Polyester) Not as flexible Less weight- provides dead air space Not as resilient **Polyester is probably the most widely used & versatile Often blended with other fabrics Very strong Advantages (Synthetics): Insulates when wet Cheaper Dries Quick Easier to care for Hypoallergenic Greater range of options
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Synthetic Disadvantages: Garments can be bulky & less compact Heavier than down Lifetime is different-breakdown Melts when exposed to high heats Not as flexible- may cause fit problems Combinations -> Often two types will be combined Ideal qualities Ex. Down/Thinsulate Down/Hollofil
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Purpose: Keep/trap warm air against the body & wicks moisture away from the body Can feel dry when wet -> holds little water Natural Merino Wool Neutralize body odor Environmental/renewable fabric Silk Strong Wicks moisture away Adds warmth without bulk Hypoallergenic Synthetic Polypropylene Alternative to Merino Wool Dries faster Costs less than Merino Wool
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Avoid: Anything of cotton (i.e. jeans, underwear, etc.) Soaks up sweat/liquid like a sponge keeping moisture close to body
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Purpose: Traps body heat & allows sweat vapors to move out/away from body – considered the “Insulation” layer Fleece – “most popular” material used Affordable Durable May have a wind-blocking membrane Quick Drying Mid-weight = colder Micro/Thin weight = warmer/milder
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Purpose: Block or repels wind/rain & protects against cuts, chafing, or outside damage Waterproof: -> breathable Water Resistant: -> breathable OR non-breathable (i.e. Nylon Raincoat)
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The main culprit when considering clothing is: Moisture (i.e. sweat, rain, etc.) Elements (warmth, protection, etc.)
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