SPF Clothing or UV Protective Clothes for Skin Cancer Prevention

UV or SPF clothing, together with a good sunblock lotion of at least SPF 30, are steps on basic sun protection. UV protective clothing are now made by and sold in major retailers of outdoor clothes such as TUGA, REI and Speedo. Tuga sun wear now makes UV protective clothing for daily use which are excellent for outdoor activities.

Who needs sun protection clothing? All of us do. But babies and small children need SPF clothes most plus sunblock lotion with SPF 30. If you are fair-skinned and have skin which is sensitive to UV light from the sun, you also should consider UV protective clothing. What about if you like to indulge in outdoor sports especially on snow or water? You also should wear UV protection clothes in addition to a sunblock lotion with a much higher SPF.

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Sun protection clothing such as shirts are also protective against other harmful effects of ultraviolet rays besides skin cancer.

UV protective clothing became popular in the 1990s in Australia where skin cancer cases were unusually high. They are also called UPF clothing. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. A higher UPF means a greater degree of UV protection.

Isn't a good sunblock lotion with SPF of at least 15 enough to give you sun protection and prevent the 3 types of skin cancer? It is if you will not be out in the sun during its peak hours, you apply the recommended amount consistently and you are vigilant about re-applying it.

During mid-day, a sunblock lotion of SPF 15 is not enough. You need a higher SPF. Besides, skin experts say most of us unfortunately don't really use the recommended amount of SPF lotion and we usually forget to reapply. Thus, sun protection clothing such as shirts and pants can provide better or added protection. Ultraviolet protective clothing can disrupt UV radiation from reaching your skin.

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Who needs sun protection clothes?

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1. You need clothes with SPF or are protective against ultraviolet radiation if you burn easily and tan minimally or don't tan at all.

2. Children also need UV protective clothes more because consistent and serious sunburn during childhood increases risk for skin cancer later in life.

3. If you like the outdoors, then it makes sense that you use sun protection clothes.

4. If you live near the equator such as Australia or Florida in the U.S. where UV radiation is more intense, it is wise that you use SPF clothes.

By the way, dogs also need to have protection against UV radiation. They can also get skin cancer and other diseases related to UV radiation from sunlight. Clothes with sun protection for your dogs are now available.

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How is SPF clothing sun or UV protective?

1. These protective clothes lessen amount of UV radiation that passes through because of their dense construction.

2. These clothes are made with high concentration of excellent quality protective pigment dyes which include resin. These premium dyes disrupt UV rays.

3. These clothes are made with certain sun protective chemicals such as specialized laundry additives and optical brightening agents. They can block UV radiation.

4. Clothes made of polyester provide the most excellent sun protection. Clothes made of nylon give good sun protection and clothes made of wool and silk provide moderate UV protection.

TUGA makes SPF shirts that are made of cocona fabric. It is a type of fabric that is not harmful to the environment and comes from recycled polyester. The material feels like you're wearing a comfortable t-shirt. So, if you're worried that UV protective clothing such as pants and shirts with long sleeves may be uncomfortable outdoors, you don't have to.

Modern technology has made it possible for TUGA SPF clothing to be made with quick-drying, breathable and moisture-wicking cocona fabric.