Non Toxic Clothing Guide

Choosing a Wind and Rain Shell — without synthetics Why the Shell Layer Matters More Than You Think Modern Outdoor clothing systems rely on synthetic rain shells. These have one major drawback: lack of breathability. Even if the material is advertised as ‘breathable’, the reality is, they don’t work when soaked through. That is, the

Wool has a special ability to manage moisture in a way that makes it ideal for outdoor clothing. Here’s what happens: This makes wool an all-around excellent choice for outdoor clothing, where moisture and temperature can fluctuate. How Synthetic Clothing Handles Moisture and Warmth Synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, or polypropylene are engineered to handle

Why Damp Weather Makes Us Feel Colder Our clothing keeps us warm on cool days by trapping air between our bodies and clothing. The clothing, and layer of trapped air, prevents our bodies from losing heat by convection currents, which transfer heat by circulating air like a cool breeze on a hot day. Air trapped

Down has come to be considered the highest choice for sleeping bags. Down bags are certainly light and pack really small, but the benefits stop there.  When you get the real lowdown on down, you’ll begin to see it’s not always what it seems. Down doesn’t breath so cannot regulate body temperature Down can’t take

Besides the problem that most down is cruelly live-plucked from birds who live in inhumane conditions…down has problems of it’s own as a bedding and clothing insulator. For decades, down bedding has traditionally been thought to provide superior comfort and health benefits. And, whereas, there are real benefits to using down over certain synthetics, there