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2. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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   UV swimwear. Sun protective clothing is clothing specifically designed for sun protection and is produced from a fabric rated for its level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. A novel weave structure and denier (related to thread count per inch) may produce sun protective properties. In addition, some textiles and fabrics employed in the use of sun ...

3. Rash guard - Wikipedia

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   Surfing "long-sleeves" rashguard. A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester.The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion, or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing.

4. Burkini - Wikipedia

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   [23] [1] Like other types of sun protective clothing, people who wear burkinis may reduce their risk of skin cancer. [24] In Asia, where light-colored complexions are fashionable, the burkini is used by women who want to be outside without tanning. [25] They may pair it with a facekini to avoid having a darker-skinned face.

5. Solumbra - Wikipedia

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   Shaun Hughes, a melanoma patient, developed the Solumbra line of fabric and clothing. [2] He felt that traditional UV protection was insufficient, as he would tan through sunscreen and get sunburned through his summer clothing. Solumbra clothing designs are based on published medical guidelines. [3] Solumbra entered the United States ...

6. Craghoppers - Wikipedia

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   NosiLife – Clothing with a non-toxic anti insect finish that lasts the lifetime of the garment. Breathable fabrics. Stretch fabric. SolarShield fabrics which give UV protection, it is currently rated as having an up to 40+ UPF (Ultraviolet protection factor) index and block 97.5+% of UVR (Ultraviolet radiation.)

7. Sunscreen - Wikipedia

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   The sun protection factor (SPF rating, introduced in 1974) is a measure of the fraction of sunburn-producing UV rays that reach the skin. For example, "SPF 15" means that 1 ⁄ 15 of the burning radiation will reach the skin, assuming sunscreen is applied evenly at a thick dosage of 2 milligrams per square centimeter [ 68 ] (mg/cm 2 ).