Asked by Nico

Why are most oven mitts made out of cloth?



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Cloth cools a pan down as soon as it is touched.

Cloth is the only material available to make oven mitts.

Cloth is a conductor and blocks the heat.

Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat.

Explanation: Insulating materials (cloth with padding) slow heat transfer from the hot pan to your hand, so you can hold hot objects without getting burned.