UPF Sun Protection Info
OUR UPF ICONS
What to look for
We test our fabrics with ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) to measure their UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor).
UPF 50+
Styles with this icon are made from fabrics that have consistently achieved a UPF50+ rating in testing.
UPF 30+
Styles with this icon are made from fabrics that have consistently achieved a UPF rating above 30.
UPF 15+
Styles with this icon are made from fabrics that have consistently achieved a UPF rating above 15.
No Icon – Items with no icon are made from fabric that has not been tested yet, and so we cannot confirm the UPF rating.
UPF RATING
Important to know
- Light colours (especially white bamboo spandex) sometimes show inconsistent results. While all tested fabric achieved at least UPF20, not all batches reached UPF50+ every time.
- Variations can occur between batches, testing facilities, and even within the same batch. The rating we display is the lowest rating the fabric has achieved through testing.
For the highest level of sun protection, choose:
- Styles with the UPF50+ icon
- Darker coloured fabrics
- Thicker fabrics, such as: Bamboo Organic Cotton Mix, Bamboo French Terry or Bamboo Ribbed Fabric
When we first tested our fabrics, all colours and all blends of fabric achieved a UPF50+ rating. In more recent testing, we’ve found that results can vary - particularly in light colours, even though the fabric composition and thickness are the same. Because of this variation, we show the lowest UPF rating a fabric batch has ever received. The item you purchase may in fact have a higher UPF rating, but we prefer to be transparent and display the most cautious result.
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