Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 17 - Think and Explain - Page 334-335: 71

Answer

Heat will be conducted very quickly through the thin cloth and burn you. Furthermore, the small amount of water in the thin cloth will vaporize to steam, and burn your hand.
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