Question

Why do we wear cotton clothes in summer?
(A) Cotton absorbs water
(B) It leads to sweating
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above.

Answer 1

Hint: Cotton is almost made up of cellulose only. We know that the temperature of the atmosphere is higher in summer. So, to adjust the body temperature, the body itself allows water to go outside the skin.

Complete Solution :
We should wear cotton garments in summer for the fact that during summers we generally sweat so much. This happens because our body tries to keep the body temperature normal and to make this happen, it releases water from skin and that is called sweat. Cotton fabric has a special characteristic that is a good absorber of water helps in absorbing the sweat and exposing it to the atmosphere for easy evaporation.
- A Cotton garment gives better air circulation prompting more assimilation of sweat and in this way gives us a cooling impact. Cotton permits better air circulation, which aides in engrossing and evacuating body dampness brought about by perspiration.
- Cotton also helps us to remain safe from the organisms like fungi. Cotton helps in cutting down the seriousness of an allergic reaction and is ideal for individuals who have sensitive skin.
- Synthetic fabrics then again cause rashes, skin hypersensitivities and body out dismal as they will in general trap dampness.
 - Thus, cotton being a good absorber of water helps in absorbing sweat and exposing it to the atmosphere.
So, the correct answer is “Option C”.

Note: Note that there are clothes of other materials like nylon, polyester, and terylene are also available. But these materials do not provide better air circulation and do not have property to absorb water.