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My personal feeling is that cotton when really wet traps evaporating sweat. In cold weather wet cotton sucks away heat. In the mountains we say “cotton kills”.Wet cotton will keep you coolA tech fabric? I’d like to see a citation
I have tried several shirts that were made from "cooling" fabrics, but I was still hotter with the shirt on than with bare arms. I've tried Columbia's Omni-Freeze, and Duluth Trading Company's Armachillo shirts, but they didn't work for me. Lots of people seem to like them though.Hello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that keeps you cool. I'm thinking of T-shirts/long sleeve T-shirts. Has anyone got any recommendations or suggested brands to consider? I hate buying new 'stuff,' but if this can keep me cool when the temps soar above 30C, then I'm all in.
Whenever I’m out in the hot sun I wear a thin white cotton button down long sleeve shirt. It reflects away much of the sunlight so you don’t heat up as much, and when you do get hot you can soak it in water and put it back on if you really want to cool off. This same principle of evaporative cooling is at work in a swamp coolerHello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that keeps you cool. I'm thinking of T-shirts/long sleeve T-shirts. Has anyone got any recommendations or suggested brands to consider? I hate buying new 'stuff,' but if this can keep me cool when the temps soar above 30C, then I'm all in.
I would rather wear a light merino wool long sleeve top than synthetic, because although I get sweaty, I know that the merino won't get stinky so fast.Since a skin cancer scare a few years ago, I now always wear long sleeve tops. A few years ago I bought some long sleeve merino t shirts from Aldi and have found them surprisingly good in hot weather. The fabric is very thin and rather stretchy, so a loose weave.
I'm not a librarian, I'm a scientist (biology, then worked in engineering faults analysis). Asking for citations is very much a science thing too.I've heard of one from a company called 'Arctic Cool.' And Tancatinker - you must be a librarian like me if you want a citation (APA or MLA?)
I find merino far too hot. It might not get stinky but I absolutely boil in warm conditions.I would rather wear a light merino wool long sleeve top than synthetic, because although I get sweaty, I know that the merino won't get stinky so fast.
I'm currently wearing several different makes of garments described as sun hoodies because I recently completed radiotherapy for cancer and it leaves you sensitive to UV for some time afterwards. Sun hoodies have become popular amongst US long distance trail walkers especially for desert sections.Hello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that keeps you cool. I'm thinking of T-shirts/long sleeve T-shirts. Has anyone got any recommendations or suggested brands to consider? I hate buying new 'stuff,' but if this can keep me cool when the temps soar above 30C, then I'm all in.
I like linen. Have a long sleeved white linen shirt that keeps too much sun off, keeps too-chilly breezes off, and would absorb a bit of sweat if I should need that. Usually wear short sleeved nylon T under it. I am rarely too hot..My personal feeling is that cotton when really wet traps evaporating sweat. In cold weather wet cotton sucks away heat. In the mountains we say “cotton kills”.
My preference for a tech brand is LuLulemon and for non tech I use linen shirts. Linen fibers are more suited to hot weather.
See biased citation here https://temperaturemaster.com/does-linen-keep-you-cooler-than-cotton/
I think us historians invented that requirement. LOLI'm not a librarian, I'm a scientist (biology, then worked in engineering faults analysis). Asking for citations is very much a science thing too.
We walked through Slovenia in 30+C degree weather. I purchased cooling towels online (retailer starts with "A"). You wet them, wrap them around your neck or head and they stay cold the entire day. If they do happen to dry out and your sweat doesn't rehydrate themHello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that keeps you cool. I'm thinking of T-shirts/long sleeve T-shirts. Has anyone got any recommendations or suggested brands to consider? I hate buying new 'stuff,' but if this can keep me cool when the temps soar above 30C, then I'm all in.
I was just a bit curious about why a "cooling towel" was better than a wet towel so I did a web search. This might save someone else some trouble.I purchased cooling towels online (retailer starts with "A").
The ones I used are the 2nd ones with the waffle weave. They come in a package of four and there were four of us. My kids ended up keeping theirs because they liked them so much and one of my sons uses his on every hike and bike trip.I was just a bit curious about why a "cooling towel" was better than a wet towel so I did a web search. This might save someone else some trouble.
People Who Run Hot Say They 'Don't Even Break a Sweat' While Using These Genius Cooling Towels
Nearly 10,000 Amazon shoppers approve of these best-selling cooling towels for temperature regulation. Shop a 4-pack of the ice towels for $20 on Amazon to stay cool for the rest of the summer.www.shape.com
Wow! Who'd a thought! Thanks for the suggestionsThe ones I used are the 2nd ones with the waffle weave. They come in a package of four and there were four of us. My kids ended up keeping theirs because they liked them so much and one of my sons uses his on every hike and bike trip.
The ones I used are the 2nd ones with the waffle weave. They come in a package of four and there were four of us. My kids ended up keeping theirs because they liked them so much and one of my sons uses his on every hike and bike trip.
Thanks from an Albertan ;-)We walked through Slovenia in 30+C degree weather. I purchased cooling towels online (retailer starts with "A"). You wet them, wrap them around your neck or head and they stay cold the entire day. If they do happen to dry out and your sweat doesn't rehydrate them, just pour a little water on them, squeeze them out and wrap them again. They are reusable and washable. I washed mine every night, hung to dry and then re-wet in the morning.
Very interesting and explains why I found such benefit from my folded wet microfiber towel placed on top of my head but under my wet hat. My solution might not have been quite as effective as a proper cooling towel but it had the advantage of lightness when dry and it was never stiff. I find my tiny towel has lots of other uses too so I tend to always carry it when hiking.I was just a bit curious about why a "cooling towel" was better than a wet towel so I did a web search. This might save someone else some trouble.
People Who Run Hot Say They 'Don't Even Break a Sweat' While Using These Genius Cooling Towels
Nearly 10,000 Amazon shoppers approve of these best-selling cooling towels for temperature regulation. Shop a 4-pack of the ice towels for $20 on Amazon to stay cool for the rest of the summer.www.shape.com
You are welcome - from a former Albertan.Thanks from an Albertan ;-)
The pack of four towels don't get stiff when dry and remain wet and cold almost for an entire day. They are also very light, don't really have any weight to them unless soaking wet with water, don't take up any space. My adult kids were very skeptical about them (they actually laughed at me) but when they tried them, they stopped laughing. I also have a microfiber towel, handkerchief size, but don't like it as much as the cooling towels.Very interesting and explains why I found such benefit from my folded wet microfiber towel placed on top of my head but under my wet hat. My solution might not have been quite as effective as a proper cooling towel but it had the advantage of lightness when dry and it was never stiff. I find my tiny towel has lots of other uses too so I tend to always carry it when hiking.
So many solutions, so much information, I love this forum
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