Basics Of Sun Protection Sleeve

| Sunday, October 23, 2016
By Kimberly Long


In the recent years, studies show an increase in cases of skin cancer. The rise in this form of cancer has been linked to an increase in outdoor activities and recreational exposure. It is widely accepted that overexposure to sunlight is the underlying cause of several harmful effects on the body. These harmful effects affect eye, the immune system, and the skin. It is believed that for every five cancer cases, four of them can be prevented by avoiding UV light.

Many methods have been devised to help avoid the bad effects that UV has on the skin. One of these methods is the use of sun protection sleeve. These sleeves are a form of sun protective clothing. They are specially designed for protecting the skin from UV rays from the sun. The clothing is produced from fabric that is rated for a given level of UV protection.

Protective properties in clothing are commonly achieved using a novel weave structure and/or denier. Apart from denier and novel weave structure, manufacturers pre-treat textiles and fabrics with UV-inhibiting ingredients. The pre-treatment is done during production so as to improve the efficiency in protecting against UV. Employment of specific design parameters to ensure maximum safety of the body against UV rays is also common.

The utilization of design parameters entails designing clothes to cover most parts of the body, especially the ones vulnerable to effects of UV. These include the head, neck areas, shoulders, hands, and legs. Clothes are designed in styles such as full-length skirts, dresses, and trousers, long sleeves, and full collars.

Most fabrics and textiles that are currently being used to protect against UV light do not need further enhancements for UV-blocking. The need for these enhancements is eliminated by the fiber structure, density of weaves, and dye components in modern fabrics. Dyes that are colored indigo and darker colors are particularly more effective. Some of the most effective fabrics used include polyester, nylon, spandex, denim, canvas, and polypropylene.

Although these pieces of clothing are effective at blocking UV rays, they also present one major challenge. The challenge is related to heat-retention as a result of fabrics that are heavier in weight and darker in color. To combat this challenge, some products are designed with ventilated weaves, antibacterial properties, and moisture wicking properties. These properties help with cooling and breathability.

The level of protection that fabric can provide against UV is determined by certain factors. These factors include wetness, stretch, weight, weave, and color. When the fabric is less open and more dense, it offers more and better protection. Some fabrics offer less protection when they are wet while others offer more.

To enhance UV absorption ability of the fabric, some manufacturers add UV absorbers. Some research studies have indicated that UV protective ability of a fabric can be boosted by washing it using certain detergents. The detergents need to contain fabric brighteners for them to work.




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