Usually send for dry cleaning, then sun it under the sun andden back it goes into the cupboard.

When I want to use it for my upcoming trip, I'll take it out and sun it, before using it.

As for long john, depends on what material. If it's just cotton then just dump into washing machine. I don't really wear long johns, I just wear tights under my jeans. Lol.

Any new clothing should be washed before you wear it. Despite it being new, it may still contain residual chemicals from the factory that can react with your skin. And you don't know who has handled and wore it...;P

Care instruction is usually attached to good clothing. You should follow that so that your clothing lasts.

Hi guys, I am making a trip to Japan coming winter and part of my trip include going to Nikko which will be filled with snow. As this is my first time seeing snow, I didn't really know what to wear especially for shoe. I have no intention to bring along an extra pair of boots just for the snow as it will make my luggage heavier.

My Quesrtion here, is snow boot a necessity?

You need a pair of waterproofed shoes like a Timberland, ACG etc. Regular sneakers will get all wet from the snow and soon your socks will be all wet too. Similarly, if you are planning to throw snow around, your outerwear should be able to dry off the water from the snow and not retain water.

You can actually get some kind of special rain waterproof cover for your shoes if not mistaken if you do not wish to waste your money on a pair of snow boots.

Something like this:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/4...oot-Covers.aspx

Just make sure you wear insulated socks.

The main concern should be waterproof shoes and shoes that gives u a good grip. Try to be careful not to slip on icy surface.

By the way, those safety shoe & tracking shoe HARD rubber sole is actually abit useless too althgough better than nothing.. After experiencing few slips at Nami Island icy soil last Dec, I think the best sole is those gripping soft sole instead of those super hard rubber sole used in out rain forest..Icy surface probably needs soft rubber wth great grip..not hard rubber sole...hehe my personal view.

Has anyone ever bought thermal wear from Winter Time, UT or Jusco? Are they sufficient to sustain winter coldness?

I've never worn thermal wear before but if the place that you plan to go is windy, then I suggest you should get a really good winter jacket.

If the place is not as windy, then you wouldn't feel that cold.

Hi All,

I'm going to Alberta for a business trip next week. I'm currently browsing through winter clothing but not sure if the things that I buy here can sustain me in Alberta.

The average temperature over there will be between -10 until -25.

I've checked out Timberland, Uniqlo, Topman, Zara. All are fairly expensive and I'm not sure if it's worth spending that much of money.

Went to Kok Kong today and they claim that their products are able to withstand up to -30 Celcius and asked me to get the following
1. Down jacket
2. Sweater
3. Thermal wear.

These 3 things should be able to sustain me, of course with gloves, boots, etc.

I would like to know anyone of you here have experience buying from this shop before as most of their stuffs are made in China and I'm not sure if the quality is good enough. Please advice!

china also have some snow...
so those stuff made in china should be working fine...
last time i purchase my jaket from kamdar...
serve me well for 4 years living in hokkaido japan...

but i do suggest to buy those winter jacket buy there...
it's more cheaper...and their product will always works at their weather climate....

for me the basic cloth i need in winter
-long john (basicly i only wear those pants inside and a jeans outside)
-sock (a lot of clean&dry sock)
-sweater@winter jacket
-waterproof glove and shoes
-mufflar (to protect your neck & mouth from the coolness)
-snowcap (to protect your ear from freazing)

This post has been edited by budakdegilz: Nov 26 2011, 06:21 PM

I don't have anything here and I'll be going there wor. Thus I need to know whether things in Kok Kong is OK. Not Kamdar.

I think u already posted similar query in Kopitiam Q&A and I did replied there too.
For minus 25C, don't go for cheap winter clothing - Down jacket is very important for sure & so do sweater, glove, scarf & even long john

Ensure you're getting a good quality down jacket wth atleast 90% doqn. Uniglo superlight RM299 down jackte actually very good already but I dun think can withstand below -20..Go for Uniglo ~ RM449 series.. BTW, Even you goto Uniglo Seoul/Beijing the price is almost the same wth KL. so it's that price already for good quality down. You can get dirt cheap down as well esp those China made but whether it's genuine down is abit ???.

Not that cold lah. Last week temp was in the minus 20s for daytime high and nighttime low. The temp has since climb above 0 degree.for the last 3 days Weather forecast for Edmonton and Calgary will be above zero for daytime and in the minus single digit for night time. So no need to show up dressing like the Michelin man or Pillsbury doughboy
To keep warm , the trick is layering.Just wear a sweater and a jacket and that will keep your body warm.As for the legs, wear a thick cotton pajama trouser and then your trouser.The trap air acts as insulator. Bear in mind, Alberta has cold dry air while in Vancouver it is cold and humid 10 deg c in vancouver you will be shivering. 10 dgree in Alberta you wont be shivering
Got time you can do your winter clothing shopping in either Rdmonton or Calgary. Go to Marks Work warehouse.(www.marks.com) Their winter clothings are design for up to minus 40C Exchange rate is 3 ringgit to 1Can. Not sure you consider 4600 ringgit expensive

I'Ll be going to fort McMurtry, which is way cooler than Edmonton. Thanks for the advice but I do need to get something here prior to getting the rest of the stuffs there. First time going to an unknown place, that's why a bit worried. No one bought from kok kong before?

Haven't been to Kok kong. Anyway, if it's specilist in winter wear, just ask for the staff to recommend you based on the temperature lor..

Relax lah. Check the weather network (www.theweathernetwork.com). Temp is still in the minus single digit. The 5 days forecast is quite accurate
When you said biz trip to Alberta, the first 2 cities came to my mind...either Edmonton or Calgary. Calgary being Alberta's corporate HQ city while Edmonton being the oil service city and the gateway to north. Fort Mac is the heart of Alberta's massive massive oilsands industry. Anything it needs has to go thru Edmonton. Seen with my own eyes where massive oversize equipments that can only be transported during winter months where the roads are frozen hard enough to support the weight and the trucks only travel at a speed of 5 to 10 kmh

Cool. Relaxing but yea, still kan cheong. haha

If you're actively walking, ducking in and out of sheltered or heated places don't wear too much. You only need a lot of stuff if out a long time in open windy streets or if you're standing still in the open. Many times in mid-winter I go out in thick down coat, T-shirt, jeans, normal underwear, socks, sneakers -- just like in KL, except the coat. On the train or shopping indoors, I have to open my coat to let out the steam. If your coat has a hood, no need for scarf, hat, ear-muffs.

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This post has been edited by oneeleven: Nov 30 2011, 10:45 PM

Personal experience, I tried travel for all 's Merino wool thermal wear. Not itchy and smooth on skin.slightly expensive but it's worth it.