There's an interesting new textile treatment called Coldblack... which (allegedly) causes darker materials to feel cooler in the sun. BMW is using this stuff on some of their riding gear $$$.

Hmpf. Maybe one day black jackets will feel as cool as light colors.


http://www.runnersworld.com/running-...k-does-it-work

http://www.schoeller-tech.com/en/tex...coldblack/#all