Sun Protective Clothing Testing

Sun protective clothing is a type of clothing that can be used to protect your skin from the sun. The principle is to add sunscreen additives into the fabric to prevent UV rays. Some sunscreen fabrics use porcelain micron powder and fiber to increase the reflection and scattering of ultraviolet rays on the surface of the clothing to prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging human skin through the fabric.

UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) represents the ratio of sunburn-causing UV without and with the protection of the fabric, similar to SPF (sun protection factor) ratings for sunscreen. While standard summer fabrics have UPF ~6, sun protective clothing typically has UPF ~30, which means that only 1 out of ~30 units of UV will pass through (~3%).

To ensure high quality and safety of sun protective clothing, manufacturers have to make sure all products comply to existing and relevant standards. By producing sun protective clothing in accordance with national and international regulations, potential risks can be minimized and the interest of both textile manufacturers and consumers can be protected.

STEMart provides comprehensive sun protective clothing testing services to provide inspection reports that meet relevant regulations and international standards, thus proving the quality and safety of sun protective clothing.

Test Samples

Long-sleeved sun protection clothing, short-sleeved sun protection clothing, vest sun protection clothing, shawl type sun protection clothing, tight-fitting sun protection clothing, swimming sun protection clothing, running sun protection clothing, cycling sun protection clothing, rock climbing sun protection clothing, cross-country sun protection clothing, mountaineering sun protection clothing, etc.

Test Items

• Sunscreen performance test
  • UV protection performance test
  • UV protection level test
  • UPF value test
  • UV protection agent content test
  • UV reflectivity test
  • Fiber content test
• Ingredient testing
  • Formaldehyde content test
  • pH test
  • Testing of decomposable carcinogenic aromatic amine dyes
• Physical performance testing
  • Material strength test
  • Tensile test
  • Breathability test
  • Water resistance test
  • Washing durability test
  • Glossiness test
  • Color fastness test
  • Fabric Density Test
  • Wrinkle resistance test
  • Abrasion resistance test
  • Washing dimensional change rate test
  • Seam performance test
  • Tear strength test
  • Color fastness test

For more information about our sun protective clothing testing services, please contact us.