Types Of Fabric Sunscreen alone is not enough to prevent sunburns and skin damage.Summer activities expose skin to ultraviolet rays and increase therisk of skin cancer. Sun protection clothing is a must for theentire family. Learn how you can get a free EcoStinger sunprotection swimwear product, simply read article below. offer validduring June 2008. Traverse City, MI (PRWEB) June 3, 2008 -- Sunscreen alone is notenough to prevent sunburns and skin damage. Summer activitiesexpose skin to ultraviolet rays and increase the risk of skincancer. Sun protection clothing is a must for the entire family.Learn how you can get a free EcoStinger sun protection swimwearproduct, simply read article below. offer valid during June 2008. EcoStinger is offering a free* Sun Protection Swimsuit item withevery 2 items purchased. *For more information simply visit following link: http://www.ecostinger.com/freeitem.php Every year, millions of people head outdoors as soon as the weatherwarms up. Sports, family gatherings and even work can take usoutside and into the potentially harmful rays of the sun. If wedon't keep ourselves protected from the sun, we may end up withskin damage, eye damage and even harmful skin cancer. Sunscreen is a great tool to help prevent sun damage, but it is notenough on its own. When you spend any amount of time in the sun, itis essential to wear protective clothing and sunscreen to minimizethe effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. While most of us arefamiliar with sunscreens and how to choose the right sunscreen fordifferent types of skin, not many of us know how to pick out UVprotective clothing. Choosing the Right Sun Protection Clothing The first thing to keep in mind when picking out sun protectionclothing is how its effectiveness is measured. Sunscreen ismeasured by sun protection factor. This number measures the amountof time that it will take for exposed skin to get red. Eyeprotection factor is the rating that establishes the amount of eyeprotection provided from eyewear. Sun protection clothing, however,is measured in ultraviolet protection factor. This number measureshow much ultraviolet radiation can penetrate the fabric and reachthe skin. This rating is based on the weight of the material, thetightness of the weave and how much skin the clothing protects. Some fabrics have a naturally high ultraviolet protection factor,while others are treated with special chemicals to increase theamount of sun protection they offer. Because of this, some sunprotection clothing can lose its effectiveness over time. Replacingyour sun protection clothing often ensures that it is effectivelyblocking harmful rays. The higher the ultraviolet protection factor number, the moreprotection you will get from that garment. An ultravioletprotection factor of 10 provides significantly less protection thana garment with a factor of 50. When purchasing sun protectionclothing, look for the highest ultraviolet protection factoravailable. Also try to purchase only sun protection clothing thatis certified by the Australian Radiation Protection and NuclearSafety Agency. The ARPNSA is the world leader in ultravioletprotection testing. How to Protect Your Entire Family When you go out into the sun, it is especially important to protectkids' skin. The number of peeling sunburns experienced duringchildhood is directly linked to the risk of skin cancer later inlife. Sun protective swimwear and sunsuits are available for allages and can help to prevent some of those childhood burns. Sunhats are another great way to keep kids' tender skin protected fromthe damaging rays. Adults have slightly different needs depending on the types ofactivities that they will be doing in the sun. When fabrics becomewet or stretched, they can often lose a great deal of theirprotection. Look for men's and women's sun protection clothing thatis meant for the activities you'll be engaging in. Surfing,swimming and lying on the beach will all require different types ofUV protective clothing.
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1. Surfer Girl (anonymous), Jun 8, 2008 8:13:55 PM #
UV protective clothing is a healthier and safer alternative to common chemical sunscreens. Surfers have used rash guard shirts for years but it's just recently that the SPF 150+ protection these shirts provide while you're in the water has been discovered by the rest of the beach going population.