Winter is coming!

You can tell winter is almost here when people start breaking out there North Faces and Ugg Boots. After the nice long summer the cold weather hit us by surprise. I know the first morning it got cold I was freezing walking to class! I recently read the article “Staying Warm and Looking Cool this winter” and I learned some fun tips to stay warm while trudging to class on those cold winter days.
The first important tip is layers, layers, and more layers. According to the article there are three important layers, the wicking layer, the insulating layer, and the protection layer. The wicking layer is worn closest to the skin, its purpose is to “(move) moisture away from the skin and pass it through the fabric so it will evaporate.” Good examples of this would be long underwear or anything made of synthetic fiber. The insulating layer is the middle layer. This is where you wear sweat shirts and fleeces “It should be loose enough to trap air between layers, but not so bulky that it restricts movement.” According to the article cotton is not good to wear in the winter anymore because it retains moisture that can make you feel colder. Fleeces and wool would be a better alternative to cotton. The last layer is the protection layer. It serves to protect you from snow, sleet, wind, and rain. An example of this would be a good winter jacket.
The next tip is to accessorize, it’s important that you always wear a hat because according to the article “Up to 60 percent of the body's heat can escape from an uncovered head.” So just from wearing a hat you can greatly increase your chances of staying warm. Also make sure not to forget your gloves and socks, the article suggest only wearing one good pair of socks because “putting on too many pairs of socks. You'll restrict circulation and actually cause your feet to get colder” so just stick to one pair and your feet will stay warm.
Wearing boots has helped me stay warmer in the winter. I’ve noticed that when my feet are warmer the rest of my body feels warmer. I also like to wear fleece, I found it blocks the cold very well even when it’s windy outside. Here are some links where you can find some good winter clothing: The North Face, Ugg Australia, Columbia