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Sun-protective clothing

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  • 1Sunscreed Product Education program, Canadian Dermatology Association, University of Owwawa, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|July 24, 1998
PubMed
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Clothing fabrics offer limited sun protection, with a standard cotton T-shirt providing only SPF 7. To enhance sun safety, research identifies key fabric properties for effective ultraviolet radiation blocking, recommending a UPF standard of 40-50+ for protective clothing.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Textile Science
  • Photoprotection

Background:

  • Topical sunscreens protect exposed skin but are not used on clothed areas.
  • Standard clothing, like cotton T-shirts, offers inadequate protection against UV radiation (SPF 7).
  • There is a need for clothing with enhanced sun-protective properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify fabric factors influencing ultraviolet (UV) radiation blocking.
  • Recommend criteria for a sun-protective clothing standard.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of dermatologic and textile research.
  • Analysis of factors affecting UV radiation transmission through fabrics.

Main Results:

  • The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) measures UV penetration through fabric.

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  • UPF is influenced by fiber content, weave, color, finishes, and additives.
  • Fabric performance is affected by stretching, shrinkage, hydration, laundering, and wear.

    • Conclusions:

    • A minimum UPF standard of 40-50+ is recommended for sun-protective clothing.
    • Fabric properties like weave, color, and treatments are crucial for UPF.
    • Long-term fabric performance requires consideration of wear and washing.