All clothing items (excluding footwear)
Care and a little research are needed when selecting hot weather clothes for men in your country or for visits to tropical climates. The properties of various fabrics have already been discussed in two previous blogs Tropical Island Clothing –…
Most people from temperate and sub-tropical regions of the world have a dream to visit or live in tropical countries. People are attracted by the warm year round temperature; fresh fruit, vegetables and fish every day; beautiful sandy beaches, palm…
This blog will provide tips on preparing for travel in the tropics. Climate effects on health have been studied for years, and research has shown that although the heat in the tropics can be debilitating, it can also be easy…
Details and Characteristics of Tropical Island Clothing The clothes we choose for our vacation or travel must not only be functional and practical, but also fashionable. When choosing tropical island clothing it is important to take into consideration the following:…
Previous blogs have covered the fabrics that would be most suited to and comfortable in the tropics. It covered the Pros and Cons of a wide variety of fabrics and what characteristics were most popular. This is the first of…
Now that we have all the technical information covered on the quality of fabrics and the selection of hats for the tropics, I would like to provide you with recommendations for some great summer hats for men. Generally speaking men…
Your children will also need to have the best hats to protect them from the heat and damaging sun rays. Most of the same principles for adults apply also to summer hats for kids. The hats should be light in…
Besides being fashionable, hot weather clothes for women should also be functional, in that they keep you comfortable, are easy to clean and dry, will retain their color, are relatively wrinkle free, and made of a light breathable fabric. A…
Selecting summer clothes for adults and summer clothes for kids is an entirely different ball game. Children’s skin is much more sensitive to UV rays from the sun and too hot conditions during the day. It is, therefore, more important…
