What fabric is warmest next to your skin?
#2
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Posts: 141
RE: What fabric is warmest next to your skin?
Cabela' s sells some great long john suits that will keep you pretty warm. They have them made of different materials and with different warmth ratings depending on what region you live in. I agree that cotton doesn' t do too much for extream cold days and nights. I hope this helps!! -- CDH
#4
RE: What fabric is warmest next to your skin?
Polyproplene is by far the warmest and lightest material to wear against the body. I then wear a fleece shirt and pants outfit from columbia to help seal heat in and keep wind/cold out. Both these materials when wet are warm and dry very quickly.
#5
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 56
RE: What fabric is warmest next to your skin?
Wool is warmest but is itchy. And even though it stays warm when wet, if you stop and cool down it will feel clammy. Polyproplene is the best I' ve found, I use Thermax. It has superior wicking properties also to keep you dry. Cotton as the first layer will become cold when wet, but if you then use a layer of Thermax it will wick the moisture out.
Mark
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Mark
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#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Carrollton GA USA
Posts: 135
RE: What fabric is warmest next to your skin?
Polyproplene is by far the warmest and lightest material to wear against the body.