Because the cloth, being a poor conductor, helps to keep the heat from passing off so rapidly.
Why does iron feel colder than water when both are at the same temperature?
Because iron is a better conductor than water, and carries away the heat from our hands more rapidly.
Are liquids good conductors of heat?
No; liquids are poor conductors of heat.
Is air a good conductor of heat?
No; air is a poor conductor of heat.
Are gases as good conductors as liquids?
No; gases are poorer conductors than liquids.
Why is water a better conductor than air?