How to Prevent Heat Loss on a Cold Day
The cold air around us in winter makes us cold, but that’s only because the body loses heat in more than one way. If you are prepared to combat heat loss, you can stay warm in almost any environment. Continue Reading
How to Avoid Drafts in Your Winter Apparel
When working or playing in cold temperatures, you wear apparel designed to protect you from those conditions and keep you warm. But there are more things to consider than material and insulation. Each jacket has a number of draft points – areas of the jacket that are vulnerable to cold penetration. It is important to know what these are and how the jacket you are considering addresses potential exposure to drafts.
Why Wickability and Breathability Are Important to Winter Clothing
The terms wickability and breathability are thrown around a lot when it comes to sports apparel, usually describing jerseys and compression shirts. The wicking and breathing capabilities of a garment can be even more important for winter clothing and helping you stay warm, yet are often overlooked when dressing for colder temperatures. Continue Reading
Picking the Right Type of Sleeves for Your Winter Activities
To most of us, there doesn’t appear to be a difference in jacket sleeves. They are there for warmth and protection from the elements, but that’s about as much as we consider. However, there are two main types of sleeve designs on most winter jackets: raglan and set-in sleeves. Knowing the difference may help you pick exactly the right type of jacket for your next Fall or Winter outing, or when working regularly in cold environments. Continue Reading
How to Properly Layer for Work, Play and In-Between
Layering is a key component of protecting yourself from temperature and elements, whether you work in a refrigerated warehouse or spend your weekends in a tent. There are three basic layer types, but within each of those are multiple options best suited to the activity and climate you will be in. Continue Reading
10 Cold Tips To Stay Warm And Safe
Your clothing keeps you warm, safe and productive in cold environments but choosing the right clothing is only part of the picture. How much you eat, clothing layers, perspiration build-up and even water consumption all affect how well your body can keep warm. Whether you are in the cold for work or play, we have ten cold tips that can help you stay warm. Continue Reading
Choose the Right Gloves
More goes into choosing gloves than fit and warmth. When choosing the right glove for your job or hobby,
consider all the factors that make different glove types unique, then choose the best fit for your activity and environment.
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Gearing up for Winter Motorcycling
Gearing Up for Cold Weather: Motorcycle Jackets, Bibs, Vests and HiVis
For many motorcycle enthusiasts, cold weather is a major deterrent to riding their bikes. However, having the proper winter motorcycle jackets, bibs, vests and HiVis gear can keep you on your bike year-round, so why not find out what you need to be wearing to get you on your next route? Continue Reading