Product Details
+SunEX™ Lightweight Woven Nylon Wickaway Fabric
- Clothing weight sun protective fabric with an "Excellent*" UPF rating, blocking 97.5-98 % of the sun's UV rays.
- Cottony soft hand for comfort
- Excellent breathability for warm weather comfort
- Antimicrobial finish to minimize growth of bacteria that cause stains and odor
- CIBA Moisture Management to promote wicking of moisture away from the body
Great fabric for shirts, blouses, neck kerchiefs, zip-off travel and hiking pants, and other lightweight wear.
*Below is the ASTM Standard for Sun Protective Clothing and Swimwear:
UPF Rating | Protection Category | % UV radiation Blocked |
---|---|---|
UPF 15 - 24 | Good | 93.3 - 95.9 |
UPF 25 - 39 | Very Good | 96.0 - 97.4 |
UPF 40 - 50 | Excellent | 97.5 - 98 |
According to recent testing by , UPF ~30 is typical for protective fabrics, while UPF ~6 is typical for standard summer fabrics.