Why do dark-colored clothes protect better against UV light despite dark colors absorbing more heat?

Question

[https://www.cancer.org/healthy/be-safe-in-sun/uv-protection.html](https://www.cancer.org/healthy/be-safe-in-sun/uv-protection.html)

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Answer 1

Heat /=/ UV is the simplest way to explain it.

Meaning, dark clothing absorbs more heat, but reflects more UV. Lighter clothing absorbs less heat but lets in more UV.

The heat itself wouldn’t cause UV rays, as to why we don’t worry about UV’s from furances.