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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. Expert shopping: UPF swimwear - AOL

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   That's where sun protective clothing comes in — it gives anyone spending time in the sun a much-needed barrier between their skin and harmful rays. If you're looking for a new bathing suit for a ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ).

6. Sunburn - Wikipedia

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   Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from the Sun.Common symptoms in humans and other animals include red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch or painful, general fatigue, and mild dizziness.

7. Facekini - Wikipedia

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   The facekini was invented in 2004 by Zhang Shifan, a former accountant from the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao, [8] which became the hometown of this fashion trend. [9] The people of Qingdao use the garment to protect against ultraviolet rays, as well as jellyfish, insects, and other irritants at the beach.