Why are most oven mitts made out of cloth?

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

b. Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat. This makes it an ideal material for oven mitts as it helps to protect against burns. It also allows for flexibility and ease of use when handling hot objects.

b) Cloth is an insulator and cannot conduct heat.