Why are coats/parkas worn in Antarctica typically red/orange?

Question

Thinking in terms of heat absorption, wouldn’t black or darker colours be more appropriate, or at those temperatures would such an effect be too minimal to even consider?

Is it therefore for visibility, or is it just the colour of the uniform of the researchers/scientists?

Many thanks! <3

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Answer 1

You don’t wanna get lost in a whiteout. Even with the best gear, long term survival odds are low.