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This study shows that 52% of fabrics tested provided inadequate sun protection. Protection against ultraviolet radiation by commercial summer clothing: need for standardised testing and labelling Thilo Gambichler, Sebastian Rotterdam, Peter Altmeyer and Klaus Hoffmann Department of Dermatology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany BMC Dermatology 2001, 1:6 doi:10.1186/1471-5945-1-6 The electronic version of this article is . . . → Read More: Fabric study Design Benefits The point of our design is twofold; Protect from the sun rays. Keep you cooler than if you wore nothing in the sun. Here’s how we do it. Choose the right cloth. Read the fabric section on this one. Loose fitting. Tight fit clothes may show off curves, but restricts fabric breathing, . . . → Read More: Design Our fabrics need to be both sun protective, and yet comfortable. That means cooling to wear, breathable, allowing air circulation. Part of that is design, and our shirts are loose fitting, yet attractive to wear. But the comfort factor is the wonderful surprise. Since the fabric has an inner comfort side, they are extremely . . . → Read More: Fabrics The Ultraviolet Protection Factor, or UPF, system measures the percentage of UV rays that will penetrate through a fabric. This diagram is very similar to the SPF one, only we are looking at the skin underneath the shirts. Again, the easiest way to calculate your protection is to multiply the UPF number by your . . . → Read More: What is UPF |
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