UVR –– UltraViolet Radiation is present in the suns rays throughout the year we cannot see it or feel it. UVR is not hot so it does not affect the temperature. UVR bounces off sand, snow, water and concrete in all directions increasing the amount of radiation reaching your skin.
SPF – Sun Protection Factor is a rating given to sunscreens, skin lotions, make-up and lipsticks. This laboratory rating creates a measure of the potency of skin products. If applied correctly SPF 15 sunscreen allows the skin 15 times its natural protection. How long this will be depends on the time of day, time of year, amount of reflection, cloud cover and skin type.
UPF – Ultra-Violet Protection Factor rates
sun protective clothing. It is a measure of the UVR protection provided
by a fabric. The range is from 2-50+ - a garment rated UPF 20 indicates
that only 1/20th of UVR striking the surface of the fabric actually
passes through it. Excellent sun protection is found in garments rated
from 40 to 50+.
Scientist and medical experts have determined that over exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UV) over many years can cause sunburn, skin aging, cataracts and skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation is present in sunlight – sunburn is a sign that your skin has received too much UV.
The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how well a fabric protects your skin from solar UV. A garment with a UPF of 50 has at least 50 times more protection against UV radiation than unprotected skin. A garment with a UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it. In other words, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation.
Sun protective clothing only protects the skin it covers. Sun sensible clothing should be used in conjunction with hats, sunglasses, sunscreens and shaded outdoor locations.
Sun Emporium sun protective clothing uses fabric to protect your skin from the sun. The quality sun protection fabric in this garment has been tested by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).
Each Sun Emporium garment offers the sun aware consumer total confidence in selecting a garment that has achieved the highest rating of classified UV
protection. It is often difficult to tell if a fabric offers good sun protection – all Sun Emporium garments offer excellent sun protection properties.
EPF – Eye Protection Factor rates sunglasses. The EPF is a rating scale 1-10 applied to sunglasses and protective eyewear. EPF 10 glasses offer the highest protection.
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