Anti-UV clothing is clothing made of textile fibers, able to protect the skin from solar radiation . These fabrics are combined with specific principles, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which make them quite similar to a protective sunscreen. Unfortunately, anti-UV clothes can lose their characteristics after repeated washing or if they are too tight (so the fibers stretch on the skin).
How to choose the protection factor
The level of protection from sunlight for fabrics is indicated on the labels with the initials UPF ( ultraviolet protection factor ). Maximum protection is guaranteed by clothing with UPF 50+.
In addition to the protective factor, garments conforming to UNI standards also bear the yellow sun symbol on the label and the reference to the number of the EN 13758-2 standard .
Where can they be found
Anti-UV clothing can be found mainly in sportswear stores. Usually, they are synthetic (natural fibers offer less protection) and are recognizable by the texture of the fabric, generally thicker than normal, and by dark or bright colors (they absorb sunlight more than white).
