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Sun
Protection Ratings
Stingray
and C-Wear, conform to the "Australian
Radiation Laboratory"
standards. All of our Stingray and C-Wear clothing offer the maximum allowable rating of UPF 50+.
Our
domestic line of Watership hats are rated EXCELLENT SUN PROTECTION.
These hats have been rated (UPF 50+) by the Textile Research & Testing
Lab at Cal Poly University and are certified by AMC
Cancer Research Center.
A Summary from the
"Australian Radiation
Laboratory":
UPF
- What does it mean?
Ultraviolet
radiation or UV,
is present in sunlight. Sunburn is a sign that your skin has received
too much UV. Over exposure to UV over many years can cause more serious
health problems such as skin cancer or cataracts. Garments that are
sensibly designed for sun protection reduce your UV exposure.
It is often difficult
to tell if a fabric offers good sun protection. The
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) shows how well a fabric
protects your skin from solar UV and lets you select sun protective
clothing with confidence.
Remember that the
garment only protects the skin it covers. Protect other sites by
wearing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and use shaded outdoor areas.
UPF ratings range from
15 to 50, Fabrics that rate higher than 50 are labeled UPF 50+. The
table below shows how well fabrics of various UPF ratings block UV
The UPF
Classification System
| UPF
Rating |
UV
Protection |
UV
Blocked |
| 15,
20 |
Good
Protection |
93.3%
to 95.8% |
| 25,
30, 35 |
Very
Good Protection |
95.9%
to 97.4% |
| 40,
45, 50, 50+ |
Excellent
Protection |
>97.5% |
Source: Australian
Radiation Laboratory
Lower Plenty Road, Yallambie Vic 3085
Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services
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