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of the country, and while some things like wet socks and cold hands are inescapable, there are significant ways Americans can ‘winterize’ their lives ahead of time to save money and hassle,” Mark Woodruff, product manager for Trane, told The New York Post. The top hassle? According to the OnePoll survey, Americans most- often cited cold hands and toes. Brands can step in and provide a curated product selection that considers factors such as the amount of time the intended recipients may be spending outdoors, and the conditions they are in—and provide some much-appreciated relief with appropriate outerwear and accessories. For outdoor workers, such as those in the postal, construction and forestry industries, and those who make house calls, such as service technicians and some beauticians and health-care professionals, having a first-rate jacket and matching accessories as their cold-weather uniform, and one that matches standards set by OSHA when appropriate, can help ensure that workers are able to sufficiently perform their jobs, and convey that the company cares about its workers’ health, safety and well-being. Those who primarily work outside in the winter are advised by OSHA to dress in layers, which helps guarantee they stay warmwhile avoiding perspiration, which can lead to hypothermia. Workplace Safety North, a nonprofit health and safety association in Ontario, Canada, advises workers to wear four layers. In order from closest to the skin, these include a moisture- wicking layer, a light insulating layer, a heavy insulating layer and a windproof- waterproof layer. And just because winter outerwear goes hand-in-hand with multiple layers and heavier-weight fabrics doesn’t mean there isn’t room for play—and lots of it. A sharp contrast to the bubbly colors of summer, which feature bright shades and some with neon undertones, the colors selected by The Pantone Institute for this winter are deeper, richer shades, such as tomato cream, winery and red alert. The latest trends? WhoWhatWear , a fashion website, writes that trends in jackets range from leather puffers, quilted coats and “dad coats”—oversize wool, straight-line coats that reach to the ankle—with popular details including oversized pockets and fringe accents. And the most fashionable styles of all? Vogue writes that, as drawn from runway styles, top looks this season include “ski chic”—inspired by the garb worn on the slopes, such as parkas, puffers and balaclavas—along with faux fur and patchwork. Everyone will enjoy wearing a knit hat like the Richardson Chunk Twist Knit with Cuff . This 14-inch acrylic slouch knit features a chunky, cable-knit pattern and is topped with an adorable pom-pom. Made from a blend of 84-percent polyester and 16-percent spandex, it’s lightweight with a wool hand. Available in one size fits most in eight colors, shown in camel. Kati Sportcap / PPAI 113758, S5 / www.katisportcap.com A selection ideal for very cold weather, or for those who are out working in the cold, the 3-in-1 Border System Jacket offers the equivalent of three jackets in one. Offering a generous full fit, it features a Ripstop Supplex nylon/400D nylon outer shell and jacket liner with a shock cord bottom on both the shell and liner, and under-arm zippers on the outer shell. Additional details include a removable full-jacket quilt liner, an inside zipper pocket and hidden embroidery pocket on the left chest and back, a foldaway hood, and a Velcro ® /elastic, adjustable cuff. Available in sizes S-3XL in petrol blue/black, steel grey/black (shown) and red/black (shown). Saxon Leather Ltd. / PPAI 191585, S3 / www.saxonleather.com Ou t e rwea r 14 | AUGUST 2021 | INNOVATE