Wool From Classroom to Creek Part 1
Hi, I’m just a little person, and I have a big secret: what I wear underneath my clothes makes a huge difference in how I feel every single day. My mom calls it “next to skin” clothes, and she says that’s where the magic happens.
When I wear wool close to my skin, I can run faster, play longer, and stay outside in the rain or snow without feeling chilly. Wanna know why? Let me tell you the story of warmth.
Warmth is How I Grow
When I was a baby, I couldn’t keep myself warm. My body didn’t know how to regulate its body temperature very well. That’s why my mom and dad wrapped me in soft layers—they were kind of like my thermostat until I could make my own.
Now that I’m older, my body uses warmth to grow, kind of like invisible building blocks. Warmth makes me strong, helps me feel good, and even makes it easier to learn and play. If I get too hot or too cold, I get cranky (ask my parents). But when I wear my next-to-skin clothes, I feel just right; I feel like myself.
Not All Clothes Feel the Same
Here’s the deal: the kind of fabric right next to my skin is super important. Let me show you.
- Plant Fibres (like cotton and linen): Cotton t-shirts are soft, but they get soggy fast when I sweat or spill water on them. And when cotton gets wet, it stays wet forever. That makes me cold and uncomfortable, especially if I’m outside.
- Mineral Fibres (like polyester and nylon): These are strong—great for my boots or raincoat—but they feel kind of different and trap all my heat. I get sweaty, and then I feel sticky and gross. Not fun.
- Animal Fibres (like wool and silk): This is the good stuff. Wool and silk are like having superpowers. They keep me warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They breathe, so I don’t get sweaty, and they even wick away the wetness if I spill juice on myself. Bonus: they don’t smell bad if I wear them a bunch of times (don’t tell my mom).
Wool Feels Like a Hug
Some people think wool is itchy—probably because they remember scratchy sweaters from way back. But not anymore! The wool I wear now is soft, cozy, and comfy. My favourites are made with merino wool or with a wool-silk blend. They feel like a hug all day long.
If you’ve got sensitive skin, silk is like a superhero too—it’s extra gentle and still helps keep me warm. (Another secret is that 100% silk base layers can even support healing extra-sensitive skin!)
Why Next-to-Skin Wool Matters
When I wear wool next to my skin:
- My hands and feet stay as warm as my heart.
- I can run, climb, and splash without feeling wet and cold.
- I can sit in school without fidgeting because I’m comfy.
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I don’t need as many layers, which means less laundry for Mom. (She really likes this part.)
“I don’t want to take it off, even at bedtime.”
From Classroom to Creek
Whether I’m sitting in my classroom learning about bugs or down at the creek looking for frogs, my wool next-to-skin layers keep me ready for adventure. That’s why my parents say it’s the most important thing in my closet.
And honestly? I have to agree.