Here's more about sunscreen clothing:
The role of sunscreen clothing
Effective blocking of ultraviolet rays: the main role of sunscreen clothing is to prevent direct exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, so that the skin is protected from ultraviolet damage. UVA in ultraviolet rays will penetrate the deep layers of the skin, leading to skin aging, darkening, wrinkles; UVB is the skin to produce erythema, peeling, inflammation and other skin diseases of the main culprits, serious skin cancer can be triggered. Qualified sunscreen clothing can isolate 95% or even 99% of the ultraviolet rays, effectively protect the skin.
Protecting the skin from sunburn: Under strong sunlight, the skin exposed for a long time is easy to be sunburned, redness, swelling, pain, peeling and other symptoms. Sunscreen clothing can act as a barrier for the skin, reducing direct sunlight and lowering the risk of sunburn, especially suitable for wearing in outdoor activities, beach play, plateau travel and other scenes with strong UV rays.
Delay skin aging: long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the skin will accelerate aging, wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation and other problems. Sunscreen clothing can effectively block ultraviolet rays and reduce the damage to the skin, thus slowing down the process of skin aging to a certain extent, maintaining the elasticity and luster of the skin, and helping people maintain a good skin condition.
PREVENT TANNING: For many people, preventing tanning is an important use of sun protective clothing. UV rays increase melanin in the skin, causing it to darken. Sun protective clothing can effectively block UV rays and reduce the absorption of UV rays by the skin, thus reducing the degree of tanning and helping people to maintain their original skin color to meet the needs of beauty lovers.
What Sunscreen Clothing Protects Against
UVA and UVB: sunscreen clothing is mainly through reflection, scattering, absorption, etc., the UVA and UVB in the ultraviolet protection. UVA wavelength is longer, can penetrate into the dermis layer of the skin, resulting in skin aging and sun tanning; UVB wavelength is shorter, mainly in the skin surface layer, so that the skin red, sunburn. Effective sunscreen clothing can block both types of ultraviolet rays, reducing their damage to the skin.
Sunscreen clothing materials
Polyester fiber: polyester fiber is one of the common sunscreen clothing fabrics on the market today, and its sunscreen effect is better, the fiber itself has a strong UV protection performance, which can reflect and absorb UV rays to a certain extent. At the same time, polyester fabric has a thin texture, stiff, glossy and other characteristics, made of sunscreen clothing wearing lightweight, stylish appearance. In addition, polyester fiber has high strength, good abrasion resistance, not easy to wrinkle, easy to clean and maintain, suitable for daily wear and outdoor activities.
Nylon: Nylon is light and soft, more breathable and cooler to wear, and more comfortable. It is also stronger, more abrasion resistant, and can withstand greater friction and stretch, making it suitable for use in sports sunwear. However, the UV protection effect of nylon is slightly inferior to polyester, but through special sunscreen finishing process, it can also achieve better sun protection effect.
Cotton: Cotton fabric has good breathability and moisture absorption, comfortable and natural to wear, suitable for use in warm weather, which can bring a sense of ease and comfort. Its soft texture is gentler on the skin and is less likely to cause allergic reactions. However, the UV protection of cotton fibers is relatively weak, so in order to achieve a better sunscreen effect, usually choose a darker color, thicker fabric cotton sunscreen clothing, or special sunscreen treatment of cotton fibers.
Hemp: Hemp fibers such as flax, ramie, etc., have better breathability and heat dissipation, which can keep the skin dry and reduce the feeling of stuffiness in summer. Its natural texture and feel give a rustic, fresh feeling and are more comfortable to wear. Moreover, hemp fiber UV protection performance is relatively good, especially flax fiber, in the natural fiber UV protection effect is more prominent, can effectively block ultraviolet light through.
Add sunscreen additives or coating fabrics: In addition to the above basic fabrics, many sunscreen clothing will also add sunscreen additives in the fabric, or add a sunscreen coating on the surface of the fabric. These sunscreen additives or coatings can further enhance the fabric's ability to reflect and absorb ultraviolet rays, improving the effect of sun protection. Common sunscreen additives are titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and other inorganic micropowders, as well as some organic UV absorbers. The sunscreen coating can use nanotechnology and other advanced processes, so that the coating is more uniform, firm, and effectively block the transmission of ultraviolet rays.
Usage Scenarios of Sun Protective Clothing
Daily commuting: On the way to and from work in the city, people are often exposed to the sun. Sun protective clothing can be used as a jacket for daily commuting, which can effectively protect against the sun without making people feel stuffy like heavy clothing. It is convenient for people to wear when walking outdoors to keep their skin free from UV rays, and at the same time, it can add a sense of fashion to the overall look.
OUTDOOR SPORTS: For people who like outdoor sports, such as mountaineering, hiking, running, riding, etc., sunscreen clothing is an essential piece of equipment. In outdoor activities, prolonged exposure to the sun, the intensity of ultraviolet rays is greater, and the damage to the skin is more serious. Sunscreen clothing can provide a full range of sun protection, while its lightweight, breathable properties will not be a burden on the movement, so that sportsmen enjoy the fun of outdoor sports, do not have to worry about skin sunburn, tanning, and be able to more enjoyable to put into the movement.
Seaside play: the intensity of ultraviolet rays on the beach is usually stronger than inland areas, and the reflective effect of the water surface will make it easier for ultraviolet rays to come into contact with the skin. At this time, wearing sunscreen clothing can effectively prevent UV damage to the skin and avoid sunburn and tanning. In addition, some sunscreen clothing also has a certain splash-proof function, even when playing on the beach accidentally stained with water, it will not easily penetrate into the interior of the clothes, to maintain the comfort of wearing. At the same time, sunscreen clothing can also be used as a beach jacket, with swimsuits, etc., convenient for people to switch between the beach and the sea, both practical and fashionable.
Self-driving trips: In self-driving trips, although there are sun-shading facilities in the car, the arms, neck and other parts of the body may still be sunburned. Wearing sunscreen clothing can effectively protect these parts of the skin, preventing ultraviolet rays from irradiating the skin through the car window glass. Moreover, sunscreen clothing comes in a variety of styles and can be matched with a variety of casual outfits, making it suitable for wearing during self-driving trips, allowing people to enjoy the scenery of the journey while also protecting their skin.
Other outdoor scenes: such as outdoor music festivals, picnics, camping and other activities, people usually need to stay outdoors for a longer period of time, sunscreen clothing can provide continuous sun protection, so that people do not have to worry about their skin being harmed by ultraviolet rays during the process of enjoying the outdoor activities, and feel the beauty of nature to the fullest.
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