Clothing as UVR Protection And How It Effects You!
Does clothing offer good UVR protection? Most sun protective garments rely on the fabric’s natural ability to block UVR. Sun protective garments are not usually specially treated, although chemical treatments are available. Laboratory testing determines how effective a material is at blocking UVR and this is often stated on the garment label as a UPF [...]
UPF vs SPF, what does it mean to you?
UPF vs. SPF UPF is an abbreviation for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. This rating system is used to measure the effectiveness of fabric to protect skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation. For example, a UPF rating of 40 will allow only 1/40th of the sun’s harmful rays to penetrate the textile. A rating of 40 or higher [...]
10 must know truths about sunscreens.
1. Sunscreen may not be the best defense against UV radiation. Try clothing and shade. Truthfully, “sunscreen” is not “sunblock.” No sunscreen product can completely block harmful rays from the sun. Although ideally sunscreen should perfectly block the UV radiation, it would remain effective on the skin for only several hours. Options other than sunscreen [...]
