The story behind Sun Protective Clothing
Posted on | November 17, 2009 | Comments Off
Sun Protective Clothing Born in Australia to Adjunct Sunscreen
Sun protective clothing was used for the first time and popularized in Australia. In this country, sun protective clothing is use as an option or adjunct to sunscreen lotions and sunblock creams.
In Australia, sun protective clothing and UV protective fabrics has to follow a lab testing procedure before launched to market. This testing procedure regulated by Australia federal agency called ARPANSA. Sun protective clothing and UV protective fabrics first time established in 1996 after work by Australian swimwear companies.
British also shows interest in sun protective clothing and UV protective fabrics, and they form the basis of the British Standards Institute standard called NRPB (National Radiological Protection Board). The British standard was established in 1998.
Using the Australian sun protective clothing and UV protective method as a model, the USA sun protective clothing and UV protective fabrics standard was formally established in 2001, and now employs a more stringent testing protocol: This method includes fabric longevity, abrasions/wear and wash ability. (To date, the focus for sun protection is swimwear, appropriate hats, shade devices and sunglasses for children.) UPF testing is now very widely used on clothing used for outdoor activities.
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