Summer Clothing
Summer Clothing
What To Wear When The Temperature Rises
Despite what you had been told, cotton is not the best. Cotton holds moisture, and a lot of it.
- Exercising in a sweat-soaked cotton shirt on a hot day reduces the ability of water to evaporate from your body. The ability of your body to cool down, particularly in a humid environment, is reduced.
- Cotton loses its soft texture when wet, which can often cause chafing in places where it comes into contact with the skin.
Summer Clothing
Things To Look Out For
Surprisingly enough, look for garments made of synthetics such as polyester or nylon. These are special weaves made to wick moisture and enhance evaporation. The more evaporation, the greater the cooling effect for the body.
Summer Clothing
Things To Remember
- Light-coloured garments absorb less light and therefore keep you cooler.
- On a bright day, covering up reduces heat accumulation brought on by direct sunlight.
- Wearing fabrics such as CoolMax, Micromove, Supplex and Meryl Lycra products keep you cooler and dryer and may help reduce summer chafing.
- Wear a hat. Protect your head from the heat and direct sunlight (especially men who are a little thin on top).
