This article suggests that thick black robes don't transmit heat to the wearer as much but a thin black garment will get the wearer hotter than light colored clothing.
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Summer Science: Clothes Keep You Cool, More Or Less
Stripping naked is a good way to cool off on a steamy day. But that won't pass muster on the street. Scientists say light-colored, lightweight clothing is the next best thing.www.npr.org
raiders wore black for decades inLA and Oakland. It is overblown.


