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What is sun protective clothing?
Sun protective clothing is made with fabrics that shield your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. When looking for fashions that help protect you from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays look for the UPF number. UPF is similar to SPF (Sun Protection Factor), the rating system used for sunscreen products. The higher the UPF number the greater…
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Is sun protective clothing important?
Sun protective clothing protects us by absorbing and / or blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays. It is important for preventing aging and skin cancers. The more skin covered, the better. Long-sleeved shirts cover more skin than short sleeve or sleeveless tops. Long pants protect more skin than shorts and high neckline tops or collars protect more…
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