Pat P Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Does anyone have any tips on clothing suitable for long term travelling? The sort of things we are interested in would be items that are light and easily washed and dried. Garments that can be used in various weather conditions i.e. adding layers rather than having a bulky item. Waterproof jackets and trousers are also of interest. Crease resistant would be good - never have liked ironing! Storage of said items would be something to consider too. We have been told that silk is good. Others have said that the modern micropore fabrics are better. What do you think? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naittaw Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Worth looking at Tilley range of garments. Excellent quality, their claims about quick drying garmets are justified. Not cheap. Canadian company. A web search will find their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Silk was the first (but expensive) choice in the days when cotton and wool was used for most outdoor clothes. You are much better off using modern materials and should be looking at polyesters of different thicknesses to form a layer system. Very thin polyester layer against skin getting progressively thicker toward an outer garment with number and thickness of layers being chosen with the expected temperature range in mind. Polyesters are hydrophobic and therefore dry much easier than cottons which like to hang on to water, another reason not to have cotton garments next to the skin. The outer shell should be windproof and breathable to allow moisture to wick out from the layers underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hi, Go to any good store selling clothing for walking or the outdoors and bingo! no ironing, easily washed and you are sorted, Regard M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter lambert Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Try looking at clothing by ROHAN. It's not cheap, but very good for the travelling community. They specialise in lightweight, non-iron, quick drying, no crease clothing. We've been wearing their stuff for ages and would recommend it to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Those attending Malvern had some pretty fancy dresses and Dr Halliday suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat P Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks guys you've been very helpful. I will investigate all those mentioned and bear in mind the advice. Clive - I'm sorry you've lost me?? Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net-traveller Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 appreciate that this may be a bit late but have you heard of craghoppers? did you know that TK-Maxx sell them? and at a discount. well worth a look. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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