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Here in the US, equipment makers have come out with new clothing lines that claim to have an endothermic (heat-absorbing = body-cooling) effect. Ex Officio (http://www.exofficio.com/products/womens/collections/sol cool) uses Xylitol in their process. Columbia (http://www.columbia.com/Omni-Freeze/Technology_Omni-Freeze,default,pg.html) uses a special weaving process. Neither of these well-known (and well-reputed) companies are making outlandish claims; both talk about the clothing feeling about 5 degrees F cooler.
I acquired one of the long-sleeved T-shirts from Ex Officio for a recent trip to the US East Coast, which was broiling in July. Indeed, I was surprised how much it helped. When one is accustomed to 70's and has to contend with 100's, anything helps!
I don't know if this type of clothing is available yet elsewhere, but as the hottest weeks of the travel year are upon us, I thought some might be interested.
I acquired one of the long-sleeved T-shirts from Ex Officio for a recent trip to the US East Coast, which was broiling in July. Indeed, I was surprised how much it helped. When one is accustomed to 70's and has to contend with 100's, anything helps!
I don't know if this type of clothing is available yet elsewhere, but as the hottest weeks of the travel year are upon us, I thought some might be interested.