homg,
elderwitty, master of medical supplies, has a
PERFECTLY LOGICAL EXPLANATION for the black evidence gloves, (depicted here in case you'd forgotten how ridonculous they look.)
in light of her explanation, I'm going with the team (and the cast) not wanting to sweat their hands off in the tropical heat. I now apologize for ridiculing them for what appeared to be sheer absurd affectation.
thanks, witty!