Why does it seem like desert cultures tend to cover most of their body, while tropical cultures tend to wear very little clothing? - eviltoast

Like, I know that desert dwellers do it to protect their bodies from the sun, but isn’t that also an issue in the tropics?

  • pavnilschanda@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m no scientist but as someone from a tropical country, it has to do with humidity and covering yourself would make yourself sweat more. Also look up wet-bulb temperatures