What Does UPF Mean?
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Ultraviolet Protection Factor.
UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and rates the UV-protection of fabrics. A higher UPF value means better protection against UV radiation, with values from 15 to 50 being common. Clothing with UPF 50+ offers outstanding UV-protection, as it blocks a large part of the harmful radiation and thus effectively protects the skin.
Sunlight is essential for our health - yet it also carries risks that one should be aware of. The information that dermatologists worldwide are seeing an increase in skin cancer cases due to changing leisure habits is alarming.
The recommendation of dermatologists to protect oneself from too longer sun exposure and to take appropriate sun protection measures is very important. Especially for children, whose skin is still very sensitive, protection from harmful UV radiation is of great importance in order to avoid long-term damage.
It is advisable to use suitable sunscreen and sun-protective clothing to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Prevention and education about the risks of excessive sun exposure are crucial to avoid skin cancer and other skin damage.
UV protection measure
UV or sun protection factor
UV or sun protection factor
20 – 80
Dense cotton clothing (according to UV Standard 801)
approx. 20
Sunscreen when applied correctly (SPF)
0 – 30
Light cotton clothing (according to UV Standard 801)
approx. 10
Shade under a tree
5 – 15
Shade under a parasol (without special UV-protection)
ca. 5
The UV protection factor (UPF) indicates how much longer one can stay in the sun with sun-protective textiles or UV-protective clothing without risking skin damage. It corresponds to the sun protection factor of sunscreens (SPF) and is based on the skin's individual natural protection time. People with skin type 1 can extend their sun exposure by twenty times with UPF 20-Textile without risking sunburn (maximum 3 to 6 hours).