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[–] CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Because polyester is the cheapest option. But there were people living in the Arctic before plastic bags sewn into clothing became a thing. And sometimes even these ancient ethnic clothing adapts into modern eras, like Sámi gákti that originally made from deer hide is nowadays made from wool, silk or even cotton.

Also, the Arctic isn't the only place where a linen shirt won't suffice all year long. But you can be veyr comfortable wearing a shirt, a nice hoodie and a light to medium jacket even in sub zero weather (though for some that's more an autumn combination for single digit temperarures above zero).

[–] adarza@piefed.ca 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

just wait a few more years and the traditional cold weather kit won't be needed.

all my winter coats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and boots. all completely unused the last two winters.. except for one light knit hat... the two winters before that, same-except i wore gloves a couple times.

[–] CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago

I don't even have a dedicated cold weather kit anymore, I play the onion game for a few years now. My "winter clothing" consists of undershirts, t-shirts, hoodies and a rain jacket. If it gets too cold, I wear sweatpants under my regular cargos and start stacking underlayers, but that doesn't happen all too often.

[–] GreenShimada@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, OK, that's a fair point.

Still, I think you all cold-loving people are strange. Why rebuke the loving embrace of Father Sun? Mangoes and wine are your reward!

[–] CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because for me, temperatures above 25°C just mean suffering, getting steam-cooked in my own juices, and the sun just burns me. Couple of years ago I got sunburned so badly I got sexond degree burns, blisters and all included. I'm most comfortable around 17-19°C, 20-25°C is beach weather to me.

[–] GreenShimada@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

You know, the human body is amazing. Given the right conditions, one of us thinks 25°C is hot, and the other, cold. 20°C at the beach? That's a jacket, jeans, and flannel shirt for me.

Sorry about your sunburn. That's never fun, regardless of temp.