Some Practical Advice on Cold Weather Clothing

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Abstract:

Considerable research and development has been carried out on cold weather clothing at the Defense Research Establishment Ottawa. This paper explains in laymens language, the practical knowledge gained in the course of this work. It deals in turn with the five elements of good winter clothing design, thickness, dryness, wind proofness, whole-body coverage and flexibility. It concludes with explanations of how breathable fabrics, wicking fabrics and aluminized materials work and how practical they are. Keywords Cold weather clothingThickness Moisture content Windproofness Breathable fabrics Wicking fabrics Aluminized fabrics.

Author(s):
Farnworth, B.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Supplementary Note:
Abstract in English and French.
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DREO-TN-89-21
Project Number(s):
051LC11
Monitor Series:
DREO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FABRICS, *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, THICKNESS, MATERIALS, MOISTURE CONTENT, WINTER, ALUMINUM, CLOTHING, COLD WEATHER
Field(s)/Group(s):
Textiles, Protective Equipment
Report Date:
1989 Aug 01