How long a person can survive in cold water largely depends on both the water's temperature and
the thermal insulation of the victim's protective clothing.
To create the most effective protection attainable, Mustang begins by evaluating the clothing's Immersed Clo values
which depict the level of thermal insulation a garment provides. Simply speaking, we determine the rate at which
heat is lost from the body, as well as the difference in temperature between skin and water. From the Immersed
Clo values, predictions can be made of the rate at which a person's body temperature will drop in cold water.
This graph indicates random samples of Immersed Clo values and the corresponding estimation of survival time
in calm water (assuming a thin person with a 5.5°F [3°C] drop in core temperature).
Though Mustang apparel is designed to save lives, everyday comfort is never compromised. Each Mustang
garment is engineered with our MustMove Mobility System to ensure that the user has full maneuverability.
Wrist and waist bands don't even ride up.
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