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skin in preference, to any other material, for 

 wool deals with the moisture and perspiration 

 in a much more efficient manner than cotton 

 does ; for instance, wool, when it is wet, keeps 

 the body much better ventilated and warmer 

 than cotton. A wet cotton undershirt feels 

 like ice and in most cases brings on a chill, 

 which in its turn leads to fever. It is not 

 necessary to have the woollen undergarments 

 of uncomfortable thickness, for there are many 

 very fine and light grades to be had. Woollen 

 socks also should, in my opinion, always be 

 worn, but very frequently changed and washed 

 afresh. A good plan is to change all your 

 undergarments, including your socks, at least 

 once a day, leaving what you take off to air 

 for the next spell of wearing. As regards 

 outer garments we have long since got away 

 from the idea that light flimsy weight and 

 colour are the best protection. There are 

 loosely woven yet strong woollen fabrics on 

 the market nowadays which are far more fit 

 and suitable for the tropical planter than the 

 cotton twills and canvas goods which one 

 swore by a decade or so ago ; for it must be 

 remembered that one does not want to be too 

 thinly clad, or the sun will burn through your 

 clothes to an uncomfortable degree. Of all 

 these I consider that the one-time famous 

 " khaki " is the worst ; it is heavy, stiff, and 

 feels like a sheet of tar-paper when wet. No 

 ventilation worth the name is possible on 



