To protect yourself from UV rays and keep yourself safe while having fun in the sun, you need to wear clothes that are specifically designed for this purpose. These clothes are called UV protective clothing and they come with special features that will prevent your skin from getting burnt or damaged by UV light when you're out on sunny days.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF)
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a way to measure the amount of UV protection provided by clothing. The higher the UPF rating, the more UV rays are blocked from reaching your skin. A lower UPF rating means that more UV light will pass through and potentially cause sunburn. This means that no matter how much you pay for your clothes, they may still leave exposed areas vulnerable to burning despite having an impressively high UPF rating!
Material and Fabric Structure
What kind of fabric the clothing is made out of is also important. Materials like cotton, polyester and nylon are used in UV protective clothing.
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Woven fabrics have an interwoven structure that makes them lightweight and breathable but less durable than knitted fabrics.
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Knit fabrics use knitting machines which create denser fabrics that can be more durable than woven materials while still being lightweight and breathable.
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Single layer garments are often tighter-knit than multiple-layered garments because they're designed to be thinner and more form-fitting in order to provide maximum protection from UV rays without sacrificing comfort or style.
Loose-Fitting
Loose-fitting clothing is the best way to protect your skin from the sun because they allow air to circulate around your body, which allows sweat to evaporate and cools you down. They can provide more sun protection than tight-fitting clothing because they don't trap heat against the body, so there's less chance of getting burned.
Color Of The Textile
We're going to cut right to the chase: The best way to protect yourself from UV rays is by wearing black clothing. This is because it reflects the most amount of light and absorbs the least amount of UV rays.
Black has always been known as a timeless color, but now we know why. If you want your outfit or outfit selection to be on point for all seasons, then go with black every time.
Another thing you should know about this color is that it's not just for people who want high-end style—it's also great if you want maximum protection from harmful rays without sacrificing style or comfortability.
Introducing GWM's Best Items for Sun Protection
Uptown Visor Hat
Shield your face from the UV rays while hiking in nature or playing sports. The open top design keeps you cool throughout.
It is pretty to wear both for hiking and indoors too. It has hidden sponge to absorb sweat and make it more comfortable. Take it off to wash and refresh.
Stay chic and cool always with it.
Sun Protection Jacket
Love the outdoors yet hate the sun? Time to wear the Sun Protection Jacket, which is silky soft yet wicks sweat swiftly. It keeps you dry with it's cooling properties hence enabling you to last longer for walks on a sunny day.
The UV protective fabric is crafted to protect all the critical areas, like your face, hands and neck. It is great to wear during cycling, hikes or walks. Its a joy to be worn with the silky soft, breathable and lightweight fabric. Simply wear the hood to protect your skin. It can even hold your hair into a pony tail for convenience.
Simply throw into the washing machine for an easy wash too.
UV Protection Jacket
Our UV Protection Jacket is perfect for morning hikes or walks in the park. Crafted from UV protective fabric, it is made to protect your skin from the sun, while wicking sweat away. It even comes with a hood to protect your face from the harmful sun.
The lightweight and light fabric is perfect for post-workouts. The deep pockets add an extra factor for convenience. The cooling buttery soft fabric is sure to keep you comfortable all day long. Comes in pretty pastel colours that flatter all skin tones and match any outfit easily.
Another bonus: It is easy to pack and bring along for trips as it doesn't take up any pack space.
Mellow Yoga Sports Bra
Enjoy all day comfort in our Mellow Yoga Sports Bra. This supportive sports bra is perfect for cozy days at home, but also for times when you feel motivated to get a workout in.
Its classic scoop neckline and seamless design makes it the perfect bra for casual outfits when you want to look effortlessly good.
Crafted from our signature GWM fabric, it is buttery soft and feels like second skin. Its sweat-wicking properties will also keep you feeling cool on hot days, and even through high intensity activities, making it perfect for both leisure and workouts. It is stretchable, and moves with your body to give you range of motion while the snug fit still provides enough support.
The longer bandwidth tucks the sides to give you a slimmer figure as well. The monochrome colours of our Mellow Sports Bra make it easy to match any outfit. Pair it with our Cooling Freedom Shorts to feel comfy always – lounge at home in comfort, but also ready to grab your things and go!
LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD!
We hope this guide has provided a guide on what are the must-haves for sun protecton. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. Be sure to check out the items mentioned above (along with some style inspiration!) at gymwearmovement.com! Thanks for reading and happy shopping!
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