Why wear clothing with sun protection?

As you know, the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful to the skin. Hats, shirts, pants and other clothing with sun protection will help prevent these rays from reaching you.

Designed for travel and outdoor activities, this type of clothing also features other strengths making it a precious ally.

Look for the Ultraviolet Protection Factor

A “regular” fabric, like the one found on your favourite cotton t-shirt, provides minimal protection. Clothing designed with sun protection (sometimes called UV filter or UV protection) is specifically intended to protect you from the sun’s UV rays.

They come with a number, the UV Protection Factor (UVPF). The higher the number, the more the clothing protects you. Thus, it lets fewer UV rays pass through.

The protection factor is based on several elements such as the type of fabric, its density, and even its colours. Furthermore, some fabrics are treated with compounds designed to reflect UV rays.

Here is a table showing the different levels of protection offered based on the protection factor. In addition to UVPF, you will sometimes also see SPF, UPF or IPU.

Of course, clothing with sun protection will protect you, but not at 100%. Applying sunscreen is still highly recommended.

Discover more benefits

These clothes are designed for people who travel, hike or engage in other outdoor activities. This means they have other benefits besides protecting you from the sun:

• Lightweight
• Breathable: they let moisture pass from the body to the outside
• Comfortable
• Fast drying (most of them)

All valuable benefits when you want to gear up for travel and outdoor adventures!

Visit the Clothing section of our Travel Boutique to see the product lines available: hats, shits, pants, and more.