UV Protection Factor

UPF stands for UV Protection Factor, another form of sun protection similar to SPF. It is however provided by a garment. It has a similar rating system to the SPF as well.

What this means is that a garment with a UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it. Quite simply, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation.

Many swimwear companies now offer this feature in their product.

I would recommend these sites:

AlexandMe.com

DarimiKidz.com

sunsationalstyle.com

This is an important means of sun protection for you and your family. When purchasing a swimsuit or garment meant for the beach or poolside, always opt for this option if available. The sun's rays are very damaging to the skin and is also a dangerous link to skin cancer. Tanning is a nice and pleasant activity but it is also how we get wrinkles and sun spots if we aren't thoughtful about sunscreen. Babies and young children are especially sensitive to the harsh sun. It has been said that they need sunscreen of SPF 100+ so we need to apply the same principles to UPF garments.