Flatlock seams to minimise seam irritation. Excellent for any outdoor and water sport activities. Good elasticity for comfort and unhindered movement. Unisex. Colours: BK/GY, BK/R, W/B, W/P SIZES: S, M, L, XL, XXL
What does UPF mean?
Ultraviolet radiation, or UV, is present in sunlight. Exposure to UV can cause not only sunburn but also lasting skin damage. This may result in premature skin ageing and skin cancer. The aim of sun protective clothing is to reduce a person's UV exposure.
The ultraviolet Protection Factor, or UPF, is a rating system that shows how well a fabric protects your skin from solar UV. Measurements are made as outlined in the Australian/ New Zealand Standard AS/ NZS 4399: 1996 Sun Protective clothing- Evaluation and classification. The UPF rating system is from 15- 50+.Garments made from fabrics with rating higher than 50 are labled as UPF 50+. Anything under 15 is not considered to be UV protective.
This UPF rating is for the fabric and does not address the amount of protection which is afforded by the design of the article. The manipulation involved in the garment manufacture such as stretching and sewing may lower the UPF of the material.