Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What is the best clothing to keep you cool in a heatwave?
What color and material should you wear to keep you cooler when it’s
very hot? If you do not have to worry about your skin from UV or eyes from
others, wear nothing as there is an evaporative heat exchange between your skin
and the air. You may think white is the best choice as it reflects the sun’s
rays, unlike black which absorbs the light. In the meanwhile, white also reflects
the heat from your body back to you. That’s one reason some nomadic people in
desert regions wear loose black robes. But it is not just the color that makes you
feel hotter or cooler but the material and fit of the clothing as all textiles
trap infrared radiation given off by the body to some degree. Nylon and
polyester are more breathable fabrics than ordinary cotton and wick moisture
and dry faster. And there are more factors to be considered regarding what to
wear to stay cooler.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about the tips that might help
you survive in the unprecedented heatwaves and temperatures this summer.
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