Access to air

Summer gear

Entirely, not everyone understands the problems produced by heat waves. If you're fit, healthy, and have access to air-conditioned respite, a heat wave can pass by fairly uneventfully. However, there is a risk for everyone and it's important to be aware both for yourself and for others whom you might be taking care of. Giving off a few tips and educating a little more on heat having difficulties on its own when it comes to dressing and skin, that’s what this blog is all about.

Dress appropriately for indoors. It is vital to remove any heavy clothing and to wear as little as modesty and laws permit! Suitable clothing includes:

• Loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Natural fabrics (cotton, linen, hemp, etc.)
• Avoid wearing polyester and flannel as these fabrics will hold in sweat, causing you to stew in the humid air.

Dress appropriately for outdoors. It is important to cover up, always keep this in mind being half naked is not being appropriate and can result to ugly skin due to sun exposure. Still adhering to the loose-fitting, lightweight and natural clothing suggestions in the previous step, cover up as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn.

• Protect your head and face by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
• Consider wearing clothing made of synthetic sports fabrics that are designed to wick away perspiration.
• Avoid dark colors as these absorb the heat; light colors reflect it.



UV protection function of SPF value in %


For fabrics, always stick to choosing light, natural fabrics. Cotton is best and allows you to breathe. Avoid wool and synthetic plastic fabrics rather synthetic sport fabrics. Also, choose a fabric that is thin and lightweight. Avoid dressing in layers, thats for winter. Looser styles of clothing are best. Too-tight garments cling to your skin and make you warmer and sweaty.

Always remember protecting yourself is key to being appropriate so try not to show too much skin, or you run the risk of being sunburnt. Use a sunscreen with SPF of at least 30. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Wear sunglasses, as the UV rays can also damage your eyes.

For foot wear consider wearing open shoes like sandals. Regular shoes and socks will make your feet really sweaty. Investing in one or two good pairs of sandals would work more on your advantage to change or pairing it with some other clothing items you have.
Things You'll Need for summer:

• Summer clothing (i.e dresses, skrits, shorts, blouses etc)
• A hat
• Sunglasses
• Sandals
• Sunscreen