[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

Additional question - It seems the best way to keep warm in cold weather is to layer natural layers with treated/waxed nylon or cordura on top. Does anyone have experience with this or know of an accessible guide online? Every post I find is linked to a shop or otherwise trying to sell something.

Also any info on the waxes to use (Parrafin, soy oil, synthetic beeswax, candelilla are all options I have come across) is appreciated!

[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 2 points 3 weeks ago

Great thank you. It seems like treated nylon is the way to go for a waterproof top layer.

[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

For me personally, mostly dry cold between 0-5 degrees with occasional heavy snow down to -5.

I was hoping to get information for cold weather in general too for all users, not just my situation.

I wear a neck gaiter (those tube things)

I noticed Buff sell these made from recycled materials. Their other products are generally non-vegan however.

I wear boots that are rated for the cold

Do you know the material for these boots? All the waterproof boots I find are various forms of leather.

I have flannel lined jeans

I am a long time jeans/denim hater but starting to accept they are inevitable if I want vegan, sustainable, warm clothes.

[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

The announcements thread was for me to gauge opinions but unfortunately instead of a reasonable discussion it became about US politics and manipulation.

I really did not like this. I want to know more about shitjustworks, I had previously only seen their worst comms and moderator behaviour but recently I have seen well-meaning posts and class consciousness on the instance. Instead almost every single comment was off topic, a complete waste of time.

I have made a post on clothing that hopefully will help sharing of information.

[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 2 points 3 weeks ago

Some of the suggestions I already received -

Waterproofing - Waxed canvas, using paraffin

Vegan brands - Noize

Layering thinner clothes (always the way to go), with a rainproof layer on top

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Making this post so users can share information on cruelty-free clothing that is built to last.

Ideally this will mean both vegan and natural materials but I'm aware synthetics are near unavoidable. Please feel free to share synthetic materials that are made for long-term / indefinite use.

In summer I typically wear only cotton / linen but as the weather gets colder I'm looking for warm or waterproof winter clothes. I asked this question to a vegan community already and I'll put their responses in a comment below.

[-] goblin@vegantheoryclub.org 6 points 3 weeks ago

I’m having the most difficult and stressful year of my life and yet my blood pressure is down, my physical fitness is the best it has been in a decade and my junk food consumption is almost non-existent.

No longer feeling any dissonance when interacting with animals and sharing my love for them is a huge relief as well.

goblin

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