Choosing the clothes that we wear on a flight is more a matter of safety than fashion. In cases of emergency evacuation or landing, passengers will need to protect their bodies in the first place and implement the instructions of the crew smoothly, the rules of fashion during the flight are different from those on the ground, and when we are sitting for hours at a height 35 thousand feet, comfort and safety is superior to the best
In emergency situations on flights, the crew asks passengers for a set of procedures that must be followed for safety purposes, along with instructions for women who wear high-heeled shoes that obliges them to take them off as these shoes can puncture the emergency latch and hinder the complete evacuation.
According to guidelines provided by the American company "Boeing" on its website about the appropriate dress for emergency flights, it is preferable to wear natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk or leather, which provide the best protection in the event of a fire and protect the bodies of travelers.
For safety purposes, it should also be ensured that the clothes are not tight and do not hinder the movement of the traveler, as they also restrict blood flow and increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis as a result of the lack of movement, and it is preferable to avoid synthetic materials such as nylon or rayon and other materials that can Melt when heated and stick to the body, keeping away from skirts and shorts to protect the arms and legs, and choosing the right shoes with the straps secure.