Why are most oven mitts made out of cloth?

Question

a
Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat.
b
Cloth is a conductor and blocks the heat.
c
Cloth is the only material available to make oven mitts.
d
Cloth cools a pan down as soon as it is touched.

Answer 1

a) Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat, which means it provides protection to the hands from the hot pans and dishes in the oven. Also, it is a readily available and affordable material for making oven mitts.