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2. 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%).

3. Solumbra - Wikipedia

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   R. Sayre was the lead researcher of in vitro SPF testing for traditional summer fabrics. [quantify] This revealed that traditional summer clothing in North America offered less than 15 SPF protection, the minimum level recommended by doctors. These traditional summer fabrics tested between SPF 5–9 when dry and SPF 3–9 when wet. [9]

4. Craghoppers - Wikipedia

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   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.) Wash & Wear fabrics – used for travel clothing where clothes dry overnight and need no or minimal ironing.

5. The Best Tick-Repellent Clothing to Ward Off Big, Bad Bugs - AOL

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   The added feature of UPF 30+ UV Sun Protection will make the Dri-Balance your favorite go-to shirt. Available in eight colors in sizes small to 3XL. Also, available in Short Sleeve style .

6. Textile performance - Wikipedia

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   Protection in textiles refers to a large application area where the performance (of functionality) is more central than aesthetic values. UV protection performance in textiles, [30] There are tests to quantify the protection values from harmful ultraviolet rays. [31] Flame retardant textiles [32] Water repellant performance of textiles [33 ...

7. 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.