Interesting Information Concerning Clothing That You Should Want To Think About

Posted by Aubreymiles
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Jul 12, 2010
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Clothing is said to be the material that is used to cover the body. It functions as a protection for detrimental elements that would otherwise damage us if we were exposed to these elements without protection. The donning of clothes gives us an added and necessary barrier between our bare skin and the environment. Especially if we participate in hazardous activities such as hiking or cooking.


The wearing of specific clothing can also be a function of the society in which we live. A uniform for example is often an indicator of an organizational affiliation. This affiliation may be by conscious choice or otherwise. For instance persons who render civil service like a firefighter, military personnel, and the police all wear a complete outfit from head to toe that is readily identified with the profession they have chosen. Other kinds of uniforms can denote something along the lines of team, political, or group affiliations.


The design of the garment that an individual is wearing may reflect any religious beliefs they may have. For example a head covering that is worn for any reason, including that of modesty. What many societies on the other hand may consider modest may not have much to do with any religion but will nevertheless have an influence on what the different genders wear. Social status and individual preference can also have a bearing on what a person will choose to cover her, or his body.


Some articles that look like clothing may only be considered accessories. Such as items that are only worn on a single small part of the body or the ones that are carried. Those that fall into this category are scarves, purses, sunglasses, and jewelry. The further reasons for this separate category is that these items are worn for other reasons besides protection, are easily removed, or worn purely for decorative purposes.


A further function of clothing is the comfort of the wearer in various climates. For example in a climate with higher temperatures the clothes that are worn are designed for protection against the sun and the wind. In climates that are colder the thermal insulation that is provided by the clothes an individual wears is very important.


In the various cultures around the world the different genders wear garments that are considered unique to them. Females and males wear differing colors, styles, and fabrics. For example in many western cultures men almost exclusively wear neckties. Women on the other hand wear skirts, high heels, and dresses. Items that are considered to be appropriate apparel for their gender.


The way that clothing is manufactured differs from society to society as well. For example there are peoples that create their clothing by using prepare furs or skins from animals. Other peoples use cloth that has been woven or knitted from fibers that originate from animals or vegetable matter. Some societies then cut and sew the cloth into a wide variety of different garments in an even wider variety of styles. Others prefer not to cut the cloth. Instead they wrap it or drape it around the body and pin it in place.


Clothing has long been a part of human history and has been used in a variety of ways. Such as for a more decorative purpose, to show affiliations, and as protection from the elements or other hazards in our environment.

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