Product Journal — UV Protective Clothing

UV & sun protectionExposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other sources, such as solariums, is the major cause of skin cancer >>> more Taking measures to protect yourself and your family from the sun will help to prevent the long term consequences of too much sun, such as skin cancer, and also the short-term effects, such as sunburn.Commercially Marketed ClothingFor marketed sun protective clothing, the following categories are used to describe the protection value of American or Australia/New Zealand tested fabrics. The UPF ratings coincide closely with the SPF values given to sunscreen products in Canada and...