Clothing Profiles Explained

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Clothing Profiles are separated into 3 different climate types; Northern Temperate, Northern Moderate, and Tropical. First choose which climate works best for your site based on its geolocation, then choose the Clothing Profile (i.e. Casual, Business Casual, or Business etc.) that aligns best with the intended activity of your site. Note: you can see throughout the year, the clothing will change to accommodate the weather.

Full descriptions of each Clothing Profile are outlined with the ASHRAE CLO value included below.

Northern Temperate
Clothing ProfileJan   Feb   MarApr   MayJun   Jul   Aug   SepOct   NovDec
CasualCold CasualBusiness Casual + CoatShorts + T-shirtBusiness Casual + CoatCold Casual
Business CasualCold CasualBusiness Casual + CoatBusiness CasualBusiness Casual + CoatCold Casual
BusinessCold BusinessBusiness + CoatBusinessBusiness + CoatCold Business
Northern Moderate
Clothing ProfileJan   FebMar   AprMay   Jun   Jul   Aug   SepOct   NovDec
CasualBusiness Casual + CoatWarm Business CasualShorts + T-shirtWarm Business CasualBusiness Casual + Coat
Business CasualBusiness Casual + CoatBusiness CasualWarm Business CasualBusiness CasualBusiness Casual + Coat
BusinessFormal + CoatBusinessBusiness CasualBusinessFormal + Coat
Tropical
Clothing ProfileJan   Feb   MarApr     May     Jun       Jul     Aug     Sep     Oct     NovDec
CasualWarm Business CasualShorts + T-shirtWarm Business Casual
Business CasualBusiness CasualWarm Business CasualBusiness Casual
BusinessBusinessBusiness CasualBusiness
BeachShorts + T-shirt
DiningWarm Business Casual

Clothing Descriptions

Description of Types of Clothes in each Clothing Bucket
Clothing Ensemble ASHRAE CLO value
Shorts + T-shirt Shorts, Short Sleeve Shirt 0.36
Warm Business Casual Slacks, Short Sleeve Shirt 0.57
Business Casual Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt 0.61
Business Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt, Jacket 0.96
Business Casual + Coat Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt, Light Overcoat 1.03
Business + Coat Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt, Light Overcoat 1.32
Cold Business Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt, Jacket, Warm Overcoat 1.44
Cold Casual Slacks, Long Sleeve Shirt, Sweater, Winter Jacket 1.6
Ski Outfit Ski Outfit 2

How to Make Custom Clothing Profiles

Orbital Stack also supports custom user generated clothing profiles for applicable Thermal Comfort metrics. To create custom clothing profiles please follow these steps:

1. Selecting the Custom Option
  • Open the Clothing Profile dropdown menu
  • Select Custom from list
  • Enter a name for your custom profile.
2. Adding ASHRAE CLO Values
  • Enter the appropriate ASHRAE CLO value for each month into the corresponding text box. (See the Clothing Descriptions table above)
    • The ASHRAE CLO value must be between 0.04 and 3.
3. Reviewing the Data after Submission

Once your scenario has been submitted, you can navigate to the simulation settings menu to view the custom profile name and monthly ASHRAE CLO values you have selected.

For guidance on the setting up your Wind Directions and Upwind Terrain, refer to the Wind Directions and Terrain Considerations post. 

Please refer to our Knowledge Base for additional articles.