Sally Michael
The best way to safeguard your skin while staying out in the sun is to keep as much of the skin covered as you can. New methods have given manufacturers the ability to create materials that actually block up to 98% of ultraviolet radiation, and those fabrics can be used in UV sun protective clothing and UV swimwear. Be sure to also wear a head covering to protect your face, neck, and ears. To complete your protective sun gear, wear sunglasses that safeguard your eyes from UVA and UVB rays. A wra
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SPF Clothing: How Sun Protection is Tested in Swimwear
- By Sally Michael
- Published 26 March 2012
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Whether you have heard about SPF clothing or not, it’s only natural to approach the subject with a certain level of incredulity. The technical term for the rating system used to measure clothing that is manufactured specifically to protect against the sun’s radiation is UPF, also known as ultraviolet protection factor.
