FABRICS FOR HIKING WEAR

WOOL

Wool can keep you warm even when it is damp from rain. If wool feels scratch against your skin wear long underwear Poly blend beneath it.

COTTON

Cotton is good for warm, dry weather. Once wet, though, contton will not keep you warm. That can make it dangerous to wear on trips when conditions might turn chilly, rainy, or snowy.

SYNTHETIC

Many synthetic fabrics offer the comfort of cotton and the warmth of wool. Clothing make of polypropylene, polar fleece, and other modern materials can insulate you whether it is wet or dry. Look for these fabrics in long underwear, sweaters, vests, parkas, mittens, and hats.