The short answer is yes and the most scary thing is that people don't realise that they are routinely exposed to the sun through their regular clothing.
We decided to establish Solbari as we were so shocked to discover that regular clothing often lets 20% of UV rays through the fabric. Skin cancer is due to the accumulation of sun exposure, so to be continually exposed to the sun without even realising it is a national scandal in Australia where 2 in 3 will get diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70.
A quick google search will reveal that countless people are getting severely sunburnt through their regular clothes.
A person on www.britishexpat.com commented on this subject: "I live In central Queensland... a couple of months ago I spent 4 hours doing my mates garden... had what I thought was a sensible shirt on... that night when I got home... I was so badly burnt on my back that my shirt was sticking to me... in this climate you can burn through normal clothes..."
Another person commented on the same subject: "I got sunburnt through an all in one swimming costume, all on my belly! So yes, you can get sunburnt through fabric. Scared."
The chances of being diagnosed with skin cancer or melanoma are significantly increased if a person is routinely exposed to the sun, so retirees who travel regularly or those who work outside are particularly at risk.
Dermatologists agree that the best way to protect yourself from the sun is to wear UPF 50+ sun protective clothing. UPF 50+ means that at least 98% of UV rays are blocked. UPF 50+ is the highest accreditation for sun protection achievable in the World.
Solbari is an Australian brand that offers a range of UPF 50+ clothing and accessories including UPF 50+ driving gloves, UV arm sleeves, sun umbrellas and broad brim sun hats. All Solbari fabrics are independently tested and rated UPF50+ by the Australian Government. Solbari has loyal customers in over 70 countries.
You can find out more about Solbari's certified UPF50+ sun protective range by clicking the blue links below:
In this blog we discuss how experiencing sunburn increases the chances of being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer later on in life. Brown University in the US undertook research monitoring 100,000 women who had been sunburnt to varying degrees over a 20 year period and measured their incidence rates of melanoma.
This blog explains that UV radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation like infrared and visible light. UVA, UVB and UVC are distinct in terms of where they sit on the electromagnetic spectrum but also their potential impact on humans. UVA and UVB are both responsible for skin cancer and melanoma.
This blog describes how sunscreen chemicals have adversely impacted the ecology of our oceans. Mineral based sunscreens are less impactful and are a better alternative. Dermatologists agree that UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is the best way to prevent sunburn, skin ageing and skin cancer without damaging the ocean.
