Dressed for the season: clothing and outdoor thermal comfort in the mediterranean population
Outdoor comfort, as perceived by the average person, is linked to a wide variety of parameters. Microclimatic, physiological and psychological factors influence the perception of each individual and more generally, that of the local population, given the acclimatization phenomenon with respect to local climate. One of the few mechanisms available to protect ourselves from the outdoor climate to achieve thermal comfort is choosing adequate thermal insulation in our clothing. Each individual can easily implement this protection mechanism to adjust her/his own thermal sensation.