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A sun protection rating for textiles and clothing, known as the Ultra-Violet Protection Factor or UPF
rating was developed in a Australia and New Zealand in 1996. Similar standards were later adopted in
the USA, Canada and South Africa. Recently a European standard has been introduced.
UPF rating measures how much ultra violet radiation can pass through a garment to the skin. A rating
of 50+ gives the highest measure of protection, blocking out 97.55 of the rays.
This rating can be achieved through the use of yarns that offer a UV protection. Some yarns also
achieve this through the use of chemicals. Hot to Trot only uses fabric which achieves the UV
protection without the use of chemicals, making the garments safe for even babies sensitive skin.
For effectiveness, garments should be close fitting and therefore, breathability, comfort and lightness
are important. Our ladies riding top weighs approx. 160grams.
The Australian and New Zealand UPF Rating System |
Protection Category |
UPF Rating |
%UVR Blocked |
Good protection |
15-24 |
93.3-95.9 |
Very Good |
25-39 |
96.0-97.4 |
Extremely Good |
40 and over |
97.5 or more |
CHOOSING A SUN PROTECTIVE GARMENT
Different materials i.e. cotton, polyester and nylon have varying degrees of natural UVR-absorbing
properties.
A tightly woven fabric will allow less UVR to pass through as the smaller the spacing between the
fibres, the higher the protection. A long sleeved garment with a collar will offer more protection than a
short sleeved garment without a collar.
Hot to Trot tops are designed in Australia for the extreme heat of the Australian summer and unlike
sunscreen lotion will protect you hour after hour!
SLIP-SLAP-SLOP
The Australian, New Zealand and American Cancer Societies are promoting the SLIP-SLAP-SLOP
campaign. They suggest you slip on a top, slap on a hat and slop on sunscreen.
KEY STATISTICS ON SKIN CANCER IN AUSTRALIA
For information on skin cancer visit www.skincancer.gov.au
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