Having been out in torrential rain for extended periods just a couple of times, I can vouch for wool being the best fibre to be wearing as it is warm even if wet through. The fibres swell and keep out the wind better, the water seeps through but it becomes warm.
Those with me who were wearing jeans were in grave danger of hypothermia, a couple became confused and wanted to stop but cotton is cold when wet and they would probably have died if they'd been allowed to take shelter without there being any way to get warm.
Anne the Pleater
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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