9. Layers of Heavy Fabrics
We’ve noticed that dressing lightly might not be the best idea since flights can get a bit chilly. On the flip side, you might want to skip wearing too many layers or heavy fabrics. Airplane cabins tend to have temperatures that vary quite a bit, and wearing bulky clothing could cause you to feel overheated, which certainly doesn’t make for a pleasant journey.
Having multiple layers can sometimes feel a bit restrictive in those cramped spaces, making it a little tricky to navigate aisles or reach for items in overhead compartments. Plus, heavy fabrics can weigh you down, which isn’t ideal for efficient packing. In the event of an emergency, lighter clothing really allows you to move quickly and adapt more easily. Opting for breathable, lightweight fabrics makes for a comfortable experience and enables easy movement, ensuring a much more enjoyable flight without any added bulk layers.
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I wear cotton fabrics. Polyesters are flammable.
I have stressed that very same thing. The worst thing about polyesters is that they melt to the skin, continues to burn and then have to be peeled/cut off. As cotton burns it falls off. I’d rather be inconvenienced by some temporarily exposed skin than to spend months being repaired in burn units.
An airplane can get really cold, especially around your feet. When I see someone getting on with flip-flops, I know they will be very uncomfortable, why do you think first class gets a pair of socks? Also, this is the biggest piece of advice I can share NEVER sit on the aisle holding a baby. When those luggage bins open up luggage often falls out, and I’ve heard horror stories.
I live in Central Florida and I cringe at the airport seeing all states of undress. Flip-flips, short-shorts, bathing suit tops. In an emergency a person needs to move FAST – even to RUN. Flip-flops and sandals don’t allow quick movement or protect from glass, cut metal or the big, heavy feet of others. Polyester fabrics melt to skin when exposed to fire – and it removed by peeling or cutting off of skin. Cotton fabrics are the best because they turn to ash when burned. ‘Tennis shoes’ give the best foot coverage and solid, sure-footedness.