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woman walking in red sand in Snæfellsnes, in west Iceland

The Inside Epidemic? How has time outdoors changed in 40 years

Analysing data from the University College London, Icewear has explored how daily activities have changed since the 1970s

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How often to wash clothes?

We’ve all done it, you wash that favourite sweater and it’s shrunk. You mourn its loss and move on, remonstrating yourself for neglecting to read the care label. Then again even if you had examined it, do you really know what all those funny symbols mean?

Best Clothes for Summer That Keep You Cool

Hot weather is the perfect time to soak up the vitamin D, enjoy the outdoors, and embrace the warmer days. It can be a challenge to pick the best clothes for summer and to know exactly which materials and clothes keep you cool in hot weather however

man standing next to old house, the sea and mountain behind him

Science of Fashion: How different clothes make us feel

The Science of Fashion: How clothing can improve and change our mood

Cold weather clothing guide: Fabrics that retain heat

Icewear's research found that the warmest material is wool, with thicker Icelandic wool being even better, and a wool-acrylic blend in between. The warmest clothing for you will be dictated by the number of layers you can use, and the thickness of the materials you are wearing.