UV-guide
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As a parent, it’s only natural for you to worry about the sun as summer or your sunshine holiday approaches. We want to make things as easy as possible for you, so we’ve collected some important facts and a few clever tips.
What is UV?
UV rays can burn your skin and make it red. UV is short for UltraViolet radiation, and when we talk about UV we include both UVA and UVB radiation.
Different radiation depending on time and place
The ozone layer that protects our planet from UV radiation varies in thickness, which is why your risk of sunburn changes from day to day. This means that on two identical sunny, cloudless days, you can still get different degrees of sunburn. The sun is strongest when it is highest in the sky – in summertime and during the middle of the day (between 11 am and 3 pm).
P.S. Remember that the sun will usually be stronger the closer to the equator you are!
How do you protect yourself from the sun?
Your best protection comes from clothes, hat and sunglasses. You can use sunscreen on any uncovered skin. Remember that different clothes give different degrees of protection – here are the four aspects that you need to consider:
Density
The more densely woven the fabric, the better the sun protection. Thicker fabric is usually denser than lightweight fabric. Our UV-clothes are made of a high-density material with UPF 50, which gives at least 97.5 per cent UV protection!
Size
Loose-fitting clothes give better protection than tight-fitting clothes. But UV garments should not be baggy.
Colour
Dark-coloured clothes give better protection than light-coloured clothes. But all our UV clothes have UPF 50, no matter what colour they are!
Dry
Dry clothes give better protection, so it’s a good idea to change as soon as you get out of the water.
The products we recommend:
PO.P’s UV swimsuit/UV set
Gives good protection! They should fit snugly, but comfortably, when they are dry. UV clothes tend to stretch a little when wet.
PO.P’s UV cap/sunhat
Your child’s head, neck and shoulders get the most sun exposure. So our UV cap/sunhat is a brilliant idea!
PO.P’s sunglasses
Children’s eyes are extra-sensitive to UV rays. Our sunglasses block out strong light, and have both 100% UV protection and polarised glass. Polarised glass reduces sun glare from e.g. the water surface – which also increases safety!
Long sleeves
Airy clothes with long sleeves and legs are the comfiest choice away from the beach.
How to dress your baby in summer
Read our guide where we have collected our best tips and advice on how to dress your baby best for the summer.
How do you wash your UV clothes?
It’s easy to care for UV clothes in the right way, which ensures that they keep their high sun protection for longer. Remember to rinse the clothes carefully in cold water after you’ve been swimming. And to dry them in the shade – not in the sun or tumble dryer. Do your clothes need machine washing? Remember this:
- Turn the garment inside out
- Use a bleach-free detergent
- Don’t use fabric softener
- Follow the UV garment’s washing instructions
Did you know…
That the comfy material in our UV garments is made of recycled polyester and polyamide! Do you want to see our entire UV range?