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Why some fabrics feel cool to the touch

Short answer: Short answer: Fabric feels cool when it draws heat away from the skin quickly. Smooth, dense fibres con...

Storing summer clothes without ruining them

Short answer: Wash everything before storing it, use fabric bags instead of plastic, and keep it dry and dark. Dirt a...

Line drying outdoors

Short answer: Drying outdoors is gentle and free, but direct sun fades colors over time. Hang dark and colored clothe...

How to remove sunscreen stains

Short answer: Sunscreen leaves behind fat and often a yellowish discoloration from the filters in the cream, especial...

Training outdoors when the sun is high

Short answer: Cover the skin rather than exposing it. A thin, loose layer protects against sun and cools better than ...

Clothing for running below freezing

Short answer: Dress as if it were five degrees warmer than it actually is. The first ten minutes should feel slightly...

Clothing for outdoor work in freezing weather

Short answer: Three layers solve most of it in freezing weather: a thin base layer that moves moisture, an insulating...

What you should know about clothes and storage over summer

Short answer: Winter clothes that get packed away need to be clean and completely dry. Dirt attracts moths, and dampn...

Why bamboo clothing feels cool in summer and warm in winter

Short answer: The effect depends on whether you are sweating. If you sweat, evaporation cools the skin. If you do not...

The change from summer to autumn in the wardrobe

Short answer: Do not swap the whole wardrobe in a single day. Put the light pieces away gradually instead, and keep a...

Bamboo clothing in winter and where the layers belong

Short answer: The layer closest to the skin should move moisture, the middle layer should insulate, and the outer lay...

Bamboo clothing in autumn and how to layer

Short answer: Autumn needs a layer that can come off and one that can keep moisture away from the body. It is wind an...