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Ultraviolet Protection Factor

Ultraviolet Protection Factor is a fabric rating that shows how much ultraviolet radiation can pass through a textile.

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Selecting swimwear and sun-protective clothing for children

Selecting swimwear and sun-protective clothing for children

Why sun-protective swimwear matters Children’s skin is not simply a smaller version of adult skin. The epidermal barrier is still developing in younger children, and childhood ultraviolet radiation exposure contributes to cumulative lifetime photodamage. Sunburns in childhood are associated with later skin cancer risk, and intermittent intense exposure at pools, beaches, lakes, and water parks […]