An expert has issued a warning against wearing leggings while on airplanes.
An expert has warned people about the dangers of leggings. Credit: Edwin Tan/Getty
Now, airport fashion is definitely a thing, but did you know that airplane fashion is also a thing but more from a health and safety point of view?
Christine Negroni, an expert who released a book on the world’s most mysterious air disasters, recently revealed why it may prove fatal to be wearing leggings while on board an aircraft.
Speaking to The Sun Travel, the author detailed the reasons why this particular choice of clothing should be avoided at all costs.
Leggings can cause difficulties during emergencies on flights. Credit: Oscar Wong/Getty
"You might have to escape through a cabin fire or there could be a separate fire on the ground once you leave the aircraft," Negroni told the outlet. "Everyone is wearing yoga pants on planes now, but I avoid all artificial fibers because they are more likely to burn and stick to you if there is a fire."
Instead, she advised people to wear "cotton clothes or anything made of natural fibers."
There are a handful of other reasons why one should avoid wearing leggings on a flight including compression issues that can occur when wearing tight clothing for long periods of time and the potential for skin irritation which can also occur on long-haul flights when the friction of the material against the skin can become an issue.
Leggings can also cause skin irritation for some after long periods. Credit: Skynesher/Getty
Negroni also had some more advice on suitable attire just in case of emergencies while aboard an airplane, with one of her top tips being to keep your shoes on while you're traveling.
"One of the best things people can do is put their shoes on for take-off and landing. This is still not required by many airlines and I think it ought to be," she continued. "If you escape an aircraft, the floor could be very hot or cold, it might be covered in oil or on fire, or in a cornfield - you won’t want to be barefoot."
The expert also urged people to "err on the side of caution," by picking appropriate footwear.
"Pick sneakers over high heels, pick natural fibers over synthetic, and take tight-fitting clothes over loose-fitting," she added.
So no heels or flip-flops - not even if you're off to a hot country. The better pick would be sneakers or any other closed-toe shoe.
So there we have it guys, it's better to be safe than sorry as things can sometimes take an unpredictable turn on board airplanes.