Why do I get cold?

When colder outside temperatures are detected, the nervous system restricts blood flow to the extremities to maintain the body's core temperatures. The toes and the fingers quickly become uncomfortably cold. Other factors aggravate the situation such as poorly fitting clothing, physical activity levels, individual physiology, and improper selection, use, and care of your clothing . Also, the presence of moisture (damp footwear, gloves) increases thermal transfer significantly. This causes heat to escape more rapidly and cold to penetrate faster.


“The first day I tried out the vest was a very cold and windy January day so I thought I would just go down to the end of my driveway and back. At the end of the driveway I was still feeling warm so I decided to go down the road for my normal stroll...”

Marc, Blaine, WA