Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50+

For those who didn’t know, ultraviolet protection factor 50+ is the sun protective rating for fabrics.

An Introduction To UPF 50+ Sun Protective Clothing

According to AGDHA,  Australia and New Zealand have the highest skin cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world. One of the best ways to protect your skin from the sun is sunscreen, a hat and sun protective clothing.

Sun protection factor is the rating used for sunscreen. Ultraviolet protection factor clothing consistently protects the areas of the skin that it covers.

To get maximum sun protection we recommend looking for styles that cover more skin. We have kept in mind that wearing longer sleeves and higher necklines can tend to make us overheat. While achieving an ultraviolet protection factor rating of 50+, they are also lightweight and breathable! Studies show that bamboo clothing is more breathable than cotton and its moisture wicking properties help keep you fresh and dry.

With the rise of skin damage and skin cancer it is more important than ever to protect your skin against the sun’s harmful rays. We may all think that a basic t-shirt offers enough protection from the sun. However, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a white cotton T-shirt provides only moderate sun protection, with a UPF rating of about 7. This means that even though you may be dressing modestly to avoid sunburn, sun protection fabric and UPF testing does play a big part in protecting your skin.

Sunscreen is still an integral part of your sun protection routine however; we are often guilty of not applying enough or not reapplying every two hours. Heavy perspiration, water activities, and incomplete application of sunscreen causes sunscreen products rubbing off and losing their effectiveness, resulting in incomplete sun protection. Ultraviolet protection factor clothing consistently protects the areas of the skin it covers.

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So, have fun and enjoy the sun… responsibly!