Winter clothing are clothes used for protection against the particularly cold weather of winter.[1] Often they have a good water resistance, consist of multiple layers to protect and insulate against low temperatures.[2]
Winter clothes are especially outerwear like coats, jackets, hats, scarves and gloves or mittens, earmuffs, but also warm underwear like long underwear, union suits and socks.[3] Military issue winter clothing evolved from heavy coats and jackets to multilayered clothing for the purpose of keeping troops warm during winter battles.[4] Several shirts and socks, usually four pairs were standard issue for the U.S. Army during WWII. Winter clothes used for sports and recreation includes ski suits, winter gloves, scarves, and snowmobile suits. Many northern cultures use animal fur to make winter clothes.[5] Insulated clothing is purpose-built cold weather apparel tailored for those working in chilled spaces, such as cooler rooms, freezer storage facilities, refrigerated transport, or under harsh, icy conditions. Protective gear for refrigerated warehouses, including freezer suits and arctic jackets, is expertly designed to offer warmth and safety within controlled climates, refrigerated logistics, or during frigid outdoor tasks amidst extreme cold spells. These high-performance garments are engineered to deliver peak comfort and protection, empowering individuals to operate efficiently even in sub-zero environments.
Freezer wear coats and cold storage workwear incorporate two distinct types of insulation fills. Light-duty freezer jackets use a 7 oz insulation fill, ideal for cooler settings with a comfort rating down to 15°F (-9°C), providing a reliable barrier in moderate cold environments. For severe cold protection, a denser 11.25 oz insulation fill is used, ensuring the utmost warmth and safeguarding in extreme cold-weather scenarios.
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A female skier in winter clothes: jacket, hat, thick gloves, warm pants and ski boots -
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Customary winter dress in the Yukon Valley -
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Traditional Inuit clothing
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- ^ "Centre for International Experience | Student Life". Cie.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "winter clothes | Definition, meaning & more". Collins Dictionary. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "Outerwear for Women - Shop Jacket, Coats & Vests 2017". StyleWe. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "Here's how the US military's uniforms have changed over the past 250 years". Business Insider. 2015-07-22. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
- ^ "The Economic History of the Fur Trade: 1670 to 1870". Eh.net. Retrieved 2017-01-28.