Street style during Paris Fashion Week, Fall-Winter 2023-2024 season. Imaxtree:
Tights under pants may not be as effective as some people think to combat the cold. The opposite.
The cold weather is returning after the splendor of the Indian summer. Therefore, our dressing rooms are starting to prepare to withstand the drop in temperature. That’s why many people layer layers of fabric to protect themselves from the cold. A shirt goes with a shirt, a long-sleeved shirt slips under a sweater… To double the thickness, some people also choose tights under the pants. Although the idea seems ingenious at first glance, it turns out that the result is not as effective as one might think. Reason ? Tights are usually made of elastane. A textile that not only does well when the temperature drops.
Winter look on the streets of Paris. Imaxtree:
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What are the alternatives?
But why is elastane counterproductive when we wear tights to protect ourselves from the cold? The reason is simple, elastane keeps the heat of the skin, but does not radiate it. Thus, the space between the tights and the pants allows the flow of outside air to circulate. This result then gives an unpleasant feeling of cold that reaches the feet. But the solution is obvious: choose tights made of natural fabric, for example, wool or cotton. There are thermals that are also known to keep you warm. These options are also less fragile and won’t fail you all season long. Double advantage.
Source: Le Figaro
