Are there colors that absorb more heat in clothing?
Are there colors that absorb more heat in clothing?
Beyond a matter of taste, choosing one color or another in clothing can influence our body temperature. Do you knowwhich colors absorb heat from underwear? Do you also believe thatblack is warmer than white? At Abanderado, we've analyzed the relationship between color and temperature and tell you everything you need to know. However, we'll tell you in advance that, beyond the color of the clothing, the choice of one fabric or another is also key to feeling cooler in the summer.
Is it true that there are colors that absorb heat in clothing?
When choosing our summer clothes, if we look at the color, we've always thought thatblack underwear makes us feel warmer , while white underwear feels cooler. But is that really the case?If we delve into science, we come across thetheory of refraction, according to whichlight colors reflect light and dark colors absorb it. However, this physical principle cannot be directly applied to clothing, leading us to conclude that it is not advisable to wear black or dark colors in summer.If we talk about theeffect of heat on clothing based on color, we also have to consider thetheory of convectionto reach more accurate conclusions. Because the principle of refractionmentioned above only applies when the sun shines directly on the clothing, without considering other factors such as wind.If we consider the body heat generated by the influence of air, things change. Ifthere's a breeze, black clothing helps regulate body temperaturebecause the fabric absorbs it and it's eliminated with the air current.Therefore, although color affects body temperature, air movement also influences it. Therefore, the most important thing is to ensure that natural mechanisms for regulating it are working. And this is achieved, above all,by choosing appropriate fabrics.In the heat, it is best to opt forbreathable underwear, such as those found inAbanderado's X-Temp collection, which help wick moisture away and keep you dry and cool for longer.
Should you wear white or black clothes in summer?
Based on thetheories we've mentioned about which colors absorb heat,we can come to some conclusions that will give you a clearer and more practical idea about whether or not you can wear black underwear in the summer:
The dark color of a garment can affect the warmthwe feel, but only if the sun shines directly on the clothing and there is no wind.
If you're in the shade and there's a breeze,black clothing helps regulate your temperature better than light-colored clothing. This is because black fabric absorbs your body heat and evaporates it with the air. White fabrics, on the other hand, repel that same heat, so it returns to your body.
Therefore, whenchoosing the color of your clothingto combat the heat, we recommendwearing white or light colors outdoors in direct sunlight and without wind, especially if the clothing is tight-fitting. On the other hand, wearing loose-fitting black clothing when you're indoors in a shady, windy environmentwill make you feel cooler in the summer.
Choosing the right fabric, beyond the color
In addition to applying these tips to prevent our clothes from making us feel even more hot and stuffy in the summer, we can't limit ourselves to just talking about the relationship between color and temperature. There's a much more decisive factor:the choice of fabrics.Especially in summer, it's essential toavoid synthetic fabrics, such as nylon or acrylic. These fabrics impede the natural ventilation process that regulates your body temperature, making you feel even hotter.As temperatures rise, you should chooseunderwear made of cottonor other cooler fabrics likelinen,as these are natural fabrics with highbreathability. If you're an athlete, you've probably experienced firsthand how important it is to wear breathable underwear. The same principle applies to hot weather.Cotton is one of the fabrics that best guarantees breathability. It also has other advantages over other natural fabrics. It'smoreelastic than linen, which makes cotton underwear more comfortable. Compared to silk, cotton underwear is more affordable and easier to maintain. At Abanderado, we know this well because we are pioneers in the manufacture of100% cotton underwearthat is also breathable.In short, you can't say that black or white makes you feel warmer or less without taking all the circumstances into account. This summer,choose your underwear based on which color absorbs the most heat in each situation.But above all,opt for cotton,the fabric that best guarantees breathability.
