If you cannot tolerate wool or synthetics, keeping warm is one of life’s real challenges for the allergy sufferer. Here are some useful tips
Wear lots of layers. Layers of thin clothing trap air and keep warmth in. Lots of thin layers of clothing can be surprisingly warm. Wear a vest under a T-shirt under a sweatshirt. You might feel like the Michelin Man but you won’t look it! Wear thin socks under thicker ones, or leggings. And don’t forget the old string vest.
Cover your head. Fifty per cent of body heat loss is from the head. Wear scarves or knitted hats. Wear a scarf under a hat in really cold weather. Wear a hat or scarf indoors if you need to. Wear a nightcap – they had their uses!
Use silk if you tolerate it. Silk jersey underwear is relatively affordable, and offers lightweight warmth. Larger children can wear smaller women’s sizes. It washes well in a machine on a delicate cycle. Wear silk scarves, glove liners, socks and balaclavas.
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