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2. Sun protective clothing - Wikipedia

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   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 protective ...

3. Does sunscreen expire? Should you wear it indoors ... - AOL

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   The SPF, or sun protection factor, ... Also, wear sun-protective clothing. This includes tightly woven, long-sleeved shirts and pants with Ultraviolet Protection Factor, ...

4. 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). It is ...

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. Health Experts Debunk 4 Anti-Sunscreen Myths Spreading ... - AOL

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   But, in fact, studies have shown that using sunscreen in combination with other safe sun practices like wearing a hat and sun protective clothing, and seeking the shade, decrease the risk of ...

7. The best pregnancy-safe sunscreens, according to experts - AOL

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   And, pregnant or not pregnant, “hats, clothing and shade provide the most reliable forms of sun protection, since studies have shown that most people do not use enough sunscreen,” says ...