Within the harsh terrains of Mimban, both Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa employed thermal capes, utilizing them for warmth and protection from the elements.
A thermal cape, alternatively referred to as a "thermal wrap," was a poncho-like garment designed to preserve the user's body temperature in frigid environments and was a standard component of many survival kits.
Beyond its wearable function, a thermal cape could serve as a makeshift blanket or a temporary refuge. The construction of thermal capes often involved a blend of alcomase and the silk produced by the Vectinian spider.