How much UV protection does a regular bathing suit provide?

A good quality bathing suit should provide sunscreen protection of UPF50+. Such a garment would block 97.5% of sun's UV rays at fabric level and thus prevent them from striking the skin. read more

A good quality bathing suit should provide sunscreen protection of UPF50+. Such a garment would block 97.5% of sun’s UV rays at fabric level and thus prevent them from striking the skin. read more

specially manufactured sun protection clothing has been shown to provide greater protection against UVR than standard fabrics.4,8 These garments are manufactured with fabrics featuring tight weaves and/or incorporated chemi-cal UV absorbers. These clothes should be tested and affixed with UPF ratings. 4. Consumer-applied UV absorbers can also provide benefit. read more