UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is the sun protective rating system for fabrics, while SPF is used for sunscreens. UPF 50+ is the highest sun protection rating achievable worldwide, blocking at least 98% of harmful UV rays.

Bamboo Body's UPF 50+ rated products have been independently tested and certified by ARPANSA (Australian Government Agency), ensuring maximum protection against solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

Our bamboo fabrics offer varying levels of sun protection depending on several factors. Here's what influences UPF ratings:

• Light colours (especially white bamboo spandex) sometimes show inconsistent results
• While all tested fabrics achieve at least UPF 20, not all batches reach UPF 50+ consistently
• Variations can occur between batches, testing facilities, and within the same batch
• The rating we display is always the lowest rating achieved through testing for complete transparency

• Styles marked with the UPF 50+ icon
• Darker coloured fabrics
• Thicker fabric constructions such as:
  Bamboo Organic Cotton Mix
  Bamboo French Terry
  Bamboo Ribbed Fabric

Learn more about our bamboo fabric types and their protection levels

While maximum sun protection traditionally meant heavy, uncomfortable clothing, our bamboo UPF 50+ garments are:

• Lightweight and breathable - more so than cotton
• Moisture-wicking to keep you fresh and dry
• Ideal for hot weather without overheating

This makes longer sleeves and higher necklines comfortable even in summer, maximizing your protected skin coverage.

Regular white cotton t-shirts provide only UPF 7 protection - leaving you vulnerable to sunburn through your clothes. Our UPF 50+ bamboo clothing provides:

• Consistent protection that doesn't wear off
• No reapplication needed like sunscreen
• Coverage that doesn't diminish with perspiration or water activities

Dr. Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, emphasizes: "Protective clothing and broad-rimmed hats are one of the most important steps when it comes to safe sun practices in my opinion."

While sunscreen remains important, Dr. Levin notes that common issues include:

• Not applying enough sunscreen
• Forgetting to reapply every two hours
• Sunscreen rubbing off during activities
• Incomplete application

UPF clothing eliminates these concerns for the areas it covers.

• 2 in 3 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by age 70
• Many people get sunburnt through regular clothing without realizing it
• As we age, thinner skin increases our cancer risk

Sun-related skin aging and increased cancer risk can be significantly reduced with proper UPF clothing. Our UPF 50+ bamboo garments offer:

• Proven protection equivalent to SPF 50+ sunscreen
• Comfortable all-day wear for consistent protection
• Style versatility for various occasions and seasons

Ready to upgrade your sun protection? Browse our carefully curated selection of UPF 50+ bamboo garments, each marked with our certification icon for your confidence.

Remember: Have fun and enjoy the sun... responsibly! Combine UPF 50+ clothing with sunscreen on exposed areas, seek shade during peak UV hours, and wear a broad-brimmed hat for comprehensive protection.