Natural Fabrics: Do They Really Cool Us in Summer? | Mirage News

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the [hottest summers on record](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/australia-facing-one-of-hottest-summers-on-record-bom/104464014) . As the weather warms, many of us reach for light-coloured clothes in natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen. But why are natural fabrics like these so much better at keeping us cool when the weather is hot?