This article, or at least the first part of it, talks about a common misconception that many CotHians don't realize is false -
'Wearing black cloth in a desert is hotter than wearing any other color cloth in a desert.'
As the article shows us, it's not exactly the opposite but it's definitely -not- hotter than wearing any other color cloth in a desert.
Black plate, which is metal? Oh dang, yeah. Metal heats up all over, heated metal hurts. Black mail? Well... That's debateable, depending entirely on if there's underarmor involved. Black leather? I didn't do a lot of research, but... Meh.
But black or dark-colored cloth? Look at the article. It has the exact same heat level to the person within it as any other colored cloth (even white).
(Just food for thought, not pointing fingers at anyone or anything... Just found this article and decided to post it on here because I know some CotHians follow the common misconception of black cloth causing more heat upon the wearer)
'Wearing black cloth in a desert is hotter than wearing any other color cloth in a desert.'
As the article shows us, it's not exactly the opposite but it's definitely -not- hotter than wearing any other color cloth in a desert.
Black plate, which is metal? Oh dang, yeah. Metal heats up all over, heated metal hurts. Black mail? Well... That's debateable, depending entirely on if there's underarmor involved. Black leather? I didn't do a lot of research, but... Meh.
But black or dark-colored cloth? Look at the article. It has the exact same heat level to the person within it as any other colored cloth (even white).
(Just food for thought, not pointing fingers at anyone or anything... Just found this article and decided to post it on here because I know some CotHians follow the common misconception of black cloth causing more heat upon the wearer)