Why do people wear black in the desert?

Answer 1

People wear black in the desert because it absorbs heat like a sponge at a water park. It may seem counterintuitive, but some people enjoy feeling like a walking sauna while trekking through sand dunes. Just make sure to pack plenty of water and sunscreen, unless you want to end up looking like a burnt marshmallow.

Answer 2

The clothing worn actually keeps the body cool and protects from the sun. It seems odd but experience has taught us much more than unapplied scientific theories ever could.

It's a mixture of the colour, the fabric and the way it is worn that contributes to the cooling effect. The fabric is loosely woven but lightweight. The fact that it is not form-fitting but very loose allows it to flow in the breeze even if that breeze is created only by movement such as walking. As the body perspires the colour allows the perspiration to evaporate slowly and as the fabric moves the body is cooled. Call it the poor man's air-conditioner.

The attire also serves other purposes as well. Deserts, although extremely hot during the day, can often be very cold during the night. Additionally, one is less likely to lost in the dessert wearing colours that contrast with the terrain than otherwise. A big black moving object is pretty conspicuous in the middle of the dessert.

Answer 3

Deserts are hot, but they are windy and very very dusty.

They can also be very very cold.

So you need to cloak yourself and also cover your head with a turban than can also act as a face cover.

You have to be in a sand storm to appreciate the dress code!

Answer 4

The clothing worn actually keeps the body cool and protects from the sun. It seems odd but experience has taught us much more than unapplied scientific theories ever could.

It's a mixture of the colour, the fabric and the way it is worn that contributes to the cooling effect. The fabric is loosely woven but lightweight. The fact that it is not formfitting but very loose allows it to flow in the breeze even if that breeze is created only by movement such as walking. As the body perspires the colour allows the perspiration to evaporate slowly and as the fabric moves the body is cooled. Call it the poor man's air-conditioner.

The attire also serves other purposes as well. Deserts, although extremely hot during the day, can often be very cold during the night. Additionally, one is less likely to lost in the dessert wearing colours that contrast with the terrain than otherwise. A big black moving object is pretty conspicuous in the middle of the dessert.

Answer 5

The looseness alllows the clothes to 'breathe' and allow air to pass through, while the length protects more areas of the body from the sun.

Answer 6

to protect the top of there heads from sunburn