Re:The Revenge of the Hot Water Bottle
by Tronno on Friday January 21, 2022 @05:29PM
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Wool is more effective insulation than cotton, and also insulates when damp/wet, unlike cotton (thus the saying "cotton kills"). I suspect the reputation of this type of jacket is more cultural than anything.
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Re:The Revenge of the Hot Water Bottle
by masklinn on Saturday January 22, 2022 @02:01AM
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> Wool is more effective insulation than cotton, and also insulates when damp/wet
Not a factor when (again) not exposed to the elements.
> I suspect the reputation of this type of jacket is more cultural than anything.
It really is not. I suggested it from experience because I have one in my closet.