Cold Weather Clothing System

If anyone has more info on wool blanket anoraks I'd appreciate some guidance.

Would a wool blanket anorak with a conventional water repellent shell work well breathability, water repellency and condensation... or what would be the possible problems?

Are there good instructions and measurements somewhere for wool blanket anorak patterns?

Should the blanket be washed in hot water for shrinkage before any cutting?

Thanks!
 
PatriotDan said:
Would a wool blanket anorak with a conventional water repellent shell work well breathability, water repellency and condensation... or what would be the possible problems?
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I think you would have the same problems with any water repelent shell. Low breathability, condensation, conduction cooling, chills, drop in core temp and eventually death........ but hey, give it a try....:p

PatriotDan said:
Are there good instructions and measurements somewhere for wool blanket anorak patterns?
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I posted my pattern on page 3

PatriotDan said:
Should the blanket be washed in hot water for shrinkage before any cutting?
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I talked about that on page 3, too.


Good luck in making one.... post pics!!!!
Rick
 
I would think, though with the wool anorak being a separate piece from the shell, the condensation would happen on the outside of the blanket, but inside the shell. So shouldn't the wool help keep the conductive cooling from being a problem?
 
It would to a point CPL...

Under a shell...

Cotton/Down would soak up water and be rendered useless.
Fleece would push the water away from your skin to the inside of the shell were it would continue to accumulate and hamper heat retention.
Wool would pull the moisture away from you and into the fibre itself keeping you dry until a certain point when the wool fibre can't support the water load... then it becomes like anything else, until you drain the water (wring it out) where it gains back much of it's properties.

So wool would be the best choice for undershell insulation, but would only slow down the inevitable, IMO. I would only use a shell when its snowing or raining and remove it the first chance you get.

Rick
 
Maybe I took it for granted that that woul dbe the only time it would be worn is when it's precipitating.. .. ..

So much for Ass-U-Me-ing. ;)
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Maybe I took it for granted that that woul dbe the only time it would be worn is when it's precipitating.. .. ..

So much for Ass-U-Me-ing. ;)
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You and I are on the same page... perhaps I missunderstood PatriotDan. I thought he was asking if the anorak made any difference with a water repelent shell (in respect to breathability, condensation, etc...)... and well, it doesn't.... its the same as wearing a wool sweater under a raincoat... it'll eventually catch up to you.

Rick
 
Rick and Cpl Punishment, I was pondering the idea of using a non waterproof but water repellent shell such as nylon with DWR or light micropoly. They are ways away ahead of breathing waterproof materials.

The purpose Im thinking would be added wind resistance and snow accumulation repellency in harsh weather conditions so that the wool would not get soaked when falling snow flakes get stuck on wool and start to slowly melt and soak it.

I would certainly not want goretex or similar.

Rick, thanks for pointing to your drawing, I somehow missed it totally.
 
Well, if the blanket you make the anorak is thick enough, or if you layer them with two or more anoraks made from thinner blankets, the wind shouldn't get through. I haven't made an anorak, but I've worn blankets as coats (belt and blanket pin), and two fairly thin US surplus wool blankets kept some pretty hefty wind out.

Snowfall would fall under the moniker of precipitation, and would probably be a good time to wear such a shell. trick is to remove the shell once it's not needed.
 
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