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Children's Ski wear - Keep warm and dry!
A cold and wet child is a miserable one which makes for a very unhappy winter ski holiday! We offer some advice on how to dress
a child to keep out the cold and keep them dry. |
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Base Layer - Keep Your Child's Skin Dry!
Thermal underwear sits next to the skin. It draws moisture (sweat) away, keeping the skin warm and dry. The most effective fabrics
to choose are synthetic polyester yarns. Cotton tends to stay wet and heavy and may smell by the end of the day.
Long underwear top and bottom are ideal.
Thermals
Middle Layer - Insulate & Keep Warm!
The middle layer is the insulating layer. It allows moisture to escape, but keeps the heat in. Try and keep it lightweight Microfleece
is a good fabric to choose. Remember during the spring that this layer can sometimes just be topped by a waistcoat.
Microfleeces from £16
Outer Layer - Keep the Wind & Snow Out!
The outer layer must be breathable but weatherproof. The fabric for your child's jacket, salopettes or suit should have a system of
microscopic holes in it that are small enough that rain and wind can't penetrate, but big enough to let the moisture out.
Jackets to hire or buy Salopettes& Trousers to hire or buy.
Some final advice on layering: natural fibres are not good for skiing (especially cotton) because they absorb moisture thus
keeping the body damp and cold.
It is important that ski clothes are comfortable. If not they can cause irritation or restrict movement.
Skiing then becomes a chore not a pleasure. |
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How to Dress for Skiing |
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Ski clothing not only looks great, it'll keep you warm and dry. Here's what to wear to keep that mountain chill at bay on the slopes. |
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Determine the climate. Breath-ability is important if you ski where it's warm and dry, insulation is necessary where it's cold, and water-repellence is crucial where it's wet. |
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Choose underlayers in polypropylene and fleece, or alternatively, wool and silk. These materials absorb little water, dry quickly and keep you warm. Avoid cottons, which dry slowly and become cold and heavy when wet. |
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Buy waterproof pants that will fit over ski boots, are not too long and allow you to bend easily at the hips and knees. |
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Choose thick socks with a stretchable fibre; they won't lump and cause blisters. |
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Buy waterproof gloves or mittens if your hands chill easily. |
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Buy a windproof, waterproof jacket with a removable lining that can accommodate thick layers for cold days. |
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Cover your ears with a hat or headband. |
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Choose sunglasses or goggles that offer 100-percent protection against UV rays and are large enough to shield your eyes from wind, blowing snow and wind chill. |
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Tight-fitting storm cuffs, drawstring waists and a high neck are good features, as are pockets where you want them. |
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Gloves should not cut off the circulation from your fingers, but should be tight enough that you can comfortably grasp your poles. |
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