No bad weather, only bad clothing…
Fall
Dressing for the weather is the key to enjoying the outdoors in all kinds of weather. Fall can still be warm and mild, but then it can also be rainy and windy days. It can be a challenge to dress because it's not really cold and it is not really hot. The layering system works well for fall, just wear fewer layers. It's the best way to keep children warm and dry.
The purpose of the inner layer is to keep you warm and keep moisture away from your body so you don’t get cold and wet. It also transports water vapor away from the body.
You have basically three options for an inner layer.
- Wool
- Synthetic fiber
- Blend of wool and synthetic fiber
 We don’t recommend cotton is as an inner layer. Cotton absorbs moisture and sweat and keeps it next to your skin. Wet cotton doesn't trap body heat and actually works against you as the liquid in the cotton garment evaporates. When the fluid evaporates, it creates a cooling effect and your body temperature will drop.
Wool can in some cases absorb up to 35% of its own weight in water and still retain its insulative value. Wool is back and it does not itch any more, thanks to new technology, and using the finest quality of Merino wool. Wool is nature’s insulation, and is the best options for an inner layer.
Synthetic fiber underwear absorbs very little sweat and allows water vapor to wick away from the body, but lose its insulating properties when wet.
A blend of wool and synthetic fiber has a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
Wear raingear on really wet and rainy days and wear waterproof and windproof clothes on other days.
When it comes to raingear, choose raingear made of coated nylon (PU) and avoid PVC base materials. PVC is bad for the environment and it can be harmful for children to wear. Don’t settle on just a jacket, active children need rain pants as well to protect them from getting wet. With proper boots, rain pants and jacket no puddle stands a chance against your little one. The pants can be used when it is not raining, keeping kids clean and dry in the wet conditions of fall and spring. |
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In Toronto you can find the Troll Collection in these stores...
Babes in the Beach
1963A Queen Str. East
416-699-3555
Diaper-eez
2309 Bloor Street West
416-604-0916
Kidz Zone
671 Sant Clair West
416-654-2309
Kid-Eez
2323 Bloor Street West
416-763-1100
Smootchie Baby
2615 Yonge St.
416-322-9600
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