The car in winter and the layers to wear

Short answer: Take your coat off when you get in. Driving in a warm car with your coat on makes you sweat, and the sweat turns cold when you get out.

What happens during the drive

The cabin reaches twenty degrees within ten minutes. With a winter coat on, that is like sitting in a warm living room in outdoor clothes. The body starts to sweat in order to cool down.

The problem on arrival

You step out into the cold with damp fabric against your skin. Damp fabric carries heat away many times faster than dry, and you feel cold immediately. See bamboo underwear for men.

What to do instead

Drive in two layers and put the coat on the passenger seat. A layer of bamboo viscose against the skin handles the small amount of moisture that arises anyway. See bamboo long sleeved t-shirts for men and bamboo socks for men.

Frequently asked questions

What about short trips

Under ten minutes it makes no difference. It is long drives that produce the sweat.

Should passengers take their coats off too

This article is about adults. Always follow the vehicle's safety instructions.

Does seat heating help

It warms your back, but it also increases sweating. Turn it down on the way.