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Is black fabric really hotter? How to choose summer clothing fabrics!

2026-08-21

    This year's summer heat waves have been continuous, and the sun has become even more intense. The older generation will also advise you not to wear dark clothes when going out in summer, as it is easy to get hot. People may unconsciously think that light colored fabrics are more suitable for making summer clothing, believing that light colors can better reflect sunlight and are a must-have treasure for summer. Is that really the case?

    What kind of clothing fabric is cool in summer is not only related to the color of the fabric, but also to the environment we are in. If you are an outdoor worker and directly exposed to the sun, the sunlight will directly hit your body, so the light colored fabric will receive relatively less exposure. In this situation, wearing light colored clothes is cooler.

    So in some hot and arid Arab regions, in addition to wearing white robes, there are also many black robes present. If black is really hot, wouldn't it be a punishment?

    In fact, black does absorb more heat than white, but heat is flowing. When the temperature of an object is lower than the temperature of the surrounding environment, the object needs to absorb heat from the surroundings. In contrast, at noon, white clothes absorb less heat and appear cool.

    However, when the ambient temperature is lower than that of an object, the object will radiate heat outward. At this time, black clothing will absorb more heat, taking away sweat and some heat from the surface of the skin, and the human body will naturally feel cool.

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    Simply put, although black clothes absorb more heat, including their own body heat, when the external temperature is at 32 ℃, black does not have that high temperature. Regardless of black and white, the temperature of the two fabrics will not differ too much. On the contrary, red, a color that falls between the two, will appear cooler.

    Therefore, choosing the right color of clothes for summer is not the key, choosing cool and Breathable fabrics is the key!

    1. Real silk - good skin affinity

    Silk has excellent moisture absorption, moisture dissipation, and breathability properties, making it a rare fabric in hot weather. Silk dresses, Underwear, and other items are the first choice for summer escape.

    2. Cotton material - good moisture absorption

    Pure cotton fabric is made from cotton fibers and has good moisture absorption. It can effectively sweat and keep the skin fresh in summer weather when it is prone to sweating.

    Making shirts and skirts in summer can make the skin feel refreshed when worn.

    3. Pure hemp - good breathability

    Many properties of hemp are similar to pure cotton, but the feel is slightly rougher compared to pure cotton. Pure hemp has a lightweight texture, large pores, and is breathable and cool.

    Pure linen fabric is generally used to make casual and summer clothes, with various styles and colorful colors, which are very popular among young people, especially those who love beauty.

    Everyone wants to give a cool feeling in the hot summer. In addition to choosing colors, it is also important to choose suitable fabrics to cool off during the summer。