Clothing is our first line of defense against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, but not all clothing is a perfect fit when it comes to sun protection.
Some tips when it comes to sun-safe clothing:
Long sleeves and pants naturally cover more than t-shirts and shorts Wide brimmed hats help keep your ears, neck and face from sun exposure Tightly woven fabrics protect better than loose weaves Synthetics (and those with elastic threads) like polyester, rayon, nylon and lycra tend to reflect more rays Dense fabrics like denim offer better UV protection Colors can vary in UV reflection – bright
