Protect Your Skin With U-V-Block Fabric

Protect Your Skin With U-V-Block Fabric

Whether you wear sunscreen or not, your skin is vulnerable to sun damage from harmful UV rays.uv blocking fabric These rays penetrate the surface of your skin and can cause wrinkles, age spots and in more serious cases, skin cancer. Using sunscreen is the only way to prevent sun burn, but it can be expensive, messy and washes off with perspiration. U-V-Block is a safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly fabric treatment that turns your clothing into an ultraviolet barrier.

There are several ways that fabrics can be treated to offer UV protection.uv blocking fabric One traditional way is to spray the fabric with colorless dyes that block out UV rays during the manufacturing process. This is a fairly eco-friendly method of UV blocking, but the chemicals may wash off with several washes.

Another common way of offering UV protection is to use chemical additives such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.uv blocking fabric These additives are applied to the fabric during manufacture and typically can be washed away with regular detergents. However, these types of treatments can leave the fabric stiff and brittle. A third option is to use fabric dyes that are effective at absorbing UV rays. In general, darker and more saturated colors offer more protection than lighter shades of the same color.

A more recent approach to limiting UV ray transmission is to utilize UV-protective textiles and clothing that are designed with effective textile composition and dying patterns rather than through the use of chemical additives.uv blocking fabric These types of clothing generally consist of tightly woven synthetics such as polyester and nanofibers that permit far less direct skin exposure through the "hole effect" than ordinary cotton and wool fabrics.

Additionally, these fabrics often include textile treatments that reduce glare and reflect UV rays to the shade, further minimizing exposure.uv blocking fabric They can also be incorporated with ventilated weaves and moisture wicking properties to keep the skin cool, dry and comfortable. Luminora is proud to use this third method of UV protection in our fabric, offering UPF 50+ which means that only 2% of the sun's harmful UV rays can pass through the fabric. The garments made from this specialized fabric are not only beautiful, but soft and lightweight, and will protect your skin all day long without leaving you feeling hot or uncomfortable.

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