Every piece of apparel—armor, clothing, and even some jewelry—has a hidden or visible Warmth value.
A helpful rule of thumb is that your Cold resistance is roughly 2/5 of your total Warmth rating. Armor Warmth Tiers skyrim survival mode armor warmth ratings
Armor is generally categorized into three tiers based on its Warmth properties: Typical Rating (Body) Fur Armor (shirtless), Forsworn, Golden Saint Neutral Iron, Steel, City Guard, Studded, Most Mage Robes High Every piece of apparel—armor, clothing, and even some