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Defined UV protection by apparel textiles.

K Hoffmann1, J Laperre, A Avermaete

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Gudrunstrasse 56, 44791 Bochum, Germany.

Archives of Dermatology
|October 6, 2001
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UV protective clothing offers excellent sun protection. Fabric properties like porosity, weight, and UV absorbers significantly impact UV protection factor (UPF), while wear and washing can reduce it.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Textile Technology
  • Photoprotection
  • Apparel Science

Background:

  • Sunlight exposure poses risks, necessitating protective measures like UV-blocking apparel.
  • Understanding textile properties influencing UV protection is crucial for public health.
  • Existing research provides a foundation for developing effective sun-protective clothing standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update information on test methods and standards for UV protection in apparel textiles.
  • To review factors affecting UV protective properties of fabrics from dermatological and textile perspectives.
  • To consolidate knowledge on UV protection for sun-protective clothing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dermatological and textile technological journals (1990-2001).

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  • Inclusion of peer-reviewed articles and normative publications.
  • Data extraction by multiple observers.

    • Main Results:

    • Spectrophotometry is the preferred method for determining the UV protection factor (UPF) of textiles.
    • Fabric characteristics (porosity, type, color, weight, thickness) significantly influence UPF.
    • UV absorbers enhance UPF, but stretch, wetness, and laundering can degrade it.

    Conclusions:

    • UV-blocking fabrics provide excellent protection against harmful UV radiation.
    • Standardization efforts are underway globally for labeling sun-protective clothing.
    • Textile properties and garment care critically affect the efficacy of UV protective apparel.