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2. Extreme cold weather clothing - Wikipedia

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   A vacuum is the best insulator, but its use in clothing is impractical. Dry air is a practical insulator. Extreme cold weather clothing uses still dry air to insulate the body, [2] layers of loose air trapping material are most effective. The inner layers should conduct moisture away from the body.

3. Raincoat - Wikipedia

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   A raincoat is a waterproof or water-resistant garment worn on the upper body to shield the wearer from rain. The term rain jacket is sometimes used to refer to raincoats with long sleeves that are waist-length. A rain jacket may be combined with a pair of rain pants to make a rainsuit. Rain clothing may also be in one piece, like a boilersuit.

4. Thinsulate - Wikipedia

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   Thinsulate fibers are about 15 micrometres (0.00059 in) in diameter, [8] which is thinner than the polyester fibers normally used in insulation for clothing such as gloves or winter jackets. Advertising material suggests that Thinsulate is more effective due to the increased density of fibers with decreased size of fibers compared with more ...

5. We found all the best Labor Day sneaker deals from Nike ... - AOL

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   PUMA Womens Riaze Prowl Cross Trainer $50 $85 Save $35 This black-and-pink pair of women’s sneakers from Puma is half off during Labor Day, bringing its price down from $85 to just $42.50.

6. Hypothermia - Wikipedia

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   Passive external rewarming involves the use of a person's own ability to generate heat by providing properly insulated dry clothing and moving to a warm environment. [66] Passive external rewarming is recommended for those with mild hypothermia. [66] Active external rewarming involves applying warming devices externally, such as a heating ...

7. Trucking industry in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A common property-carrying commercial vehicle in the United States is the tractor-trailer, also known as an "18-wheeler" or "semi".. The trucking industry serves the American economy by transporting large quantities of raw materials, works in process, and finished goods over land—typically from manufacturing plants to retail distribution centers.