Why people wear clothes for protection?

T

he most obvious answer that springs to

mind is probably protection. Indeed,

clothing does provide protection for the human

body, from warming us in the winter to protecting

our skin from burning in the summer. Shoes protect

our feet from stones, leggings deflect briars, and

scarves can help us breathe in a sandstorm. It is not

surprising, then, to find that the environment in

which we live makes a difference as to the kinds of

clothes we wear.

People in cold climates, like Eskimos, may wear

clothes made of heavy and very warm fur. In wet

climates, clothing may be made with water-repellant

materials. In hot and humid climates, light-weight

and breathable fabrics may be used-or people may

wear almost no clothing at all. Protection for our

bodies also explains much about special-purpose

clothing, such as work gloves, face masks, and

steel-toed boots.

Protection :)