Stay Safe in the Sun

The sun allows life on earth to exist, and photosynthesis is thought to be the process in which all life began.  Despite the sun’s nurturing power, it also has the power to harm us, and both humans and animals are vulnerable.  The sun’s UV rays are known to cause various kinds of skin cancer, so it’s important to stay safe outdoors.  Wear sunscreen at all times on bare skin; don’t forget areas like the back of the neck, tops of the ears, and behind the ears.  In addition to sunscreen, it is wise to wear UV protective clothing to prevent further damage to the skin.  UV protective sunglasses are also advised as the eyes can be susceptible to damage from the sun.

Taking the proper precautions to stay safe outdoors will ensure a healthy experience in the sun and a healthy life in the long run.

Sun protective clothing is clothing specifically designed for Sun protection  and is produced from a fabric rated for its level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. A novel weave structure and denier (related to thread count per inch) may produce sun protective properties. In addition, some textiles and fabrics employed in the use of sun protective clothing may be pre-treated with UV inhibiting ingredients during manufacture to enhance their UV blocking capacity.

Sun protective clothing was made popular in Australia as a substitute and/or complement to sunscreen lotions and creams. Sun protective clothing  clothing has become very popular in the United States in recent years. This can be attributed to the consumer having a much better awarness of the known damage caused to the skin from over exposure to the UV rays of the sun. Today’s Sun protective clothing is extremely stylish, comfortable and affordable. There is clothing for everyone - from the very young to the very old - everyone can be protected!