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2. 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 ...

3. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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   UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) represents the ratio of sunburn-causing UV without and with the protection of the fabric, similar to SPF (sun protection factor) ratings for sunscreen. While standard summer fabrics have UPF ~6, sun protective clothing typically has UPF ~30, which means that only 1 out of ~30 units of UV will pass through (~3%).

4. Shade sail - Wikipedia

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   Shade fabrics are measured by their shade factor, which is the measure of how much a shade fabric absorbs or reflects invisible light (ultraviolet radiation). This is listed as a percentage out of 100, with a 100% shade factor indicating complete light blockage.

5. Awning - Wikipedia

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   Shade screens utilize acrylic canvas or a mesh fabric, which allows some view-through while blocking the sun's rays. The roller at the top may be hand-cranked or motorized. [5] The fabric is gravity-fed, with a weighted bottom rail pulling the fabric down between guide rails [broken anchor] or guy wires.

6. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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   The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul-weather gear.

7. Glossary of textile manufacturing - Wikipedia

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   Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linens are fabric household goods, such as pillowcases and towels, many of which were historically made from linen cloth. lining Lining loden Loden is water-resistant material for clothing made from sheep wool. loft An indication of thickness of a textile when not under compression.

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9. List of fabrics - Wikipedia

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   Fabrics in this list include fabrics that are woven, ... History of clothing and textiles References. This page was last edited on 11 January 2025, at 20:40 ...