The most obvious function of clothing is to improve the comfort of the wearer, by protecting the wearer from the elements. In hot climates, clothing provides protection from sunburn or wind damage, while in cold climates its thermal insulation properties are generally more important. Shelter usually reduces the functional need for clothing. For example, coats, hats, gloves, and other superficial layers are normally removed when entering a warm home, particularly if one is residing or sleeping there. Similarly, clothing has seasonal and regional aspects, so that thinner materials and fewer layers of clothing are generally worn in warmer seasons and regions than in colder ones. COUNT 5
QSN1 What obvious improvement does clothing bestow upon the wearer? ANS1 comfort QSN2 In what type of climate does clothing protect against sunburn and wind damage? ANS2 hot QSN3 What property of clothing is important in cold climates? ANS3 thermal insulation QSN4 What has seasonal and regional aspects? ANS4 clothing QSN5 What type of material tends to be worn in warmer seasons? ANS5 thinner