Clothing



[|Clothing] is fibre and textile material worn on the body. The wearing of clothing is mostly restricted to human beings and is a feature of nearly all human societies. The amount and type of clothing worn depends on physical, social and geographic considerations.

Physically, clothing serves many purposes: it can serve as protection from the elements, and can enhance safety during hazardous activities such as hiking and cooking. It protects the wearer from rough surfaces, rash-causing plants, insect bites, splinters, thorns and prickles by providing a barrier between the skin and the environment. Clothes can insulate against cold or hot conditions. Further, they can provide a hygienic barrier, keeping infectious and toxic materials away from the body. Clothing also provides protection from harmful UV radiation.

Clothing
 * animal - preparation - skinning, tanning, shearing
 * mineral
 * cloth making - spinning, weaving
 * garment making - stitching, sewing

processes
 * bonding, sealing
 * water-proofing
 * wind-proofing


 * [|Spray-On Clothing] Could Deliver a Suit in a Can. Start-up develops fiber-laden sartorial aerosol that can be styled and worn


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