| div cl | | | | ability to prevent the transmission of UV light. |
| Deep dark skin might look great but the dangers | | | | Although all clothing disrupt UV radiation to some |
| behind it can be daunting. Itâs scientifically | | | | extent, but the fabric that does the best job |
| proven that exposure to sunâs UV rays | | | | carries Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) value |
| can cause skin cancer. People have relied on | | | | which ranges from 15 to 50+. In other words, the |
| sunscreens as a primary form of protection from | | | | higher the UPF number of the fabric, the better |
| sunâs harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunscreens | | | | shield it would provide to the skin. UPF measures |
| are effective, but the best option to fully protect | | | | a fabric's effectiveness against both ultraviolet A |
| your skin is to associate them with sun protective | | | | (UVA) and UVB light. A SPF in a sunscreen is |
| clothing. | | | | limited only to measure the UVB rays. UPF is |
| Sun protective clothing is an easy and safe way | | | | subjective to qualities such as fabric type, |
| to protect our skin from sun. The UV protective | | | | thickness of the weave, color and the method in |
| value of clothing is measured in vitro by the UV | | | | which the material is worn. |
| protection factor (UPF), which conveys a fabric's | | | | |