UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. This indicates how much of the sun’s UV radiation is blocked by the fabric before it reaches your skin. Our rating is the highest achievable, which is UPF50+ on all our products. This means that at least
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, a gauge that measures the level of UV radiation blocked by sunscreen if the recommended amount has been applied. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, and is a standard used to measure the effectiveness o
All of our products are tested and rated UPF50+ regardless of colour! While it is true that dark colours block more UV than lighter colours, the differences are minimal when it comes to UPF50+ fabrics.
The weave, fabric composition and weight are the most important factors in determining the sun protective effectiveness of fabrics. All of our fabrics are tested and certified UPF50+ by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (A
It’s hard to guarantee a specific timeframe for the life of a UPF50+ garment as it can vary; fabrics naturally deteriorate over time by many factors. The UPF50+ rating of our fabrics is guaranteed for a minimum of 50 washes or 120 hours of direct sun
When fabrics get made, the use of chemicals is unavoidable and we can confirm that we only use chemicals that are safe your skin. We have been very diligent about this since we established Solbari and work very closely with our fabric mills, supplier