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What is a Balaclava and why do you need one?
Often overlooked, this item is very useful when motorcycle or snowmobile riding, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, and running. It protects your head, ears, lips, nose, and lungs from winter's low temperatures. Our Balaclava is a 4 ways to wear clothing. The hinged mouth panel allows you to...
Sun Protection Clothing is for Summer and Winter too 😮
We already know that during Summer we need Sun UV protection for our skin, especially if we stay out for long. But did you know that sand and water can increase your exposure to UV rays? During winter, at higher altitude, sunny days with or without thin or fluffly clouds and with snow all around, UV exposure increases by...
What kind of clothing is best for sun protection? Fabric, color, weave explained.
Just because we're dressed we are tempted to think that we’re protected from the sun, but if the clothes are not designed with UV protection in mind, then you can still easily sunburn. The color is important, as is the fabric weight, but first you need to know that not all fabric types can to defend your skin, natural fibers are less...
Why is it important to wear UPF clothing? How to choose UPF rated clothes.
Researchers found that 86% of melanomas and 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by UV radiation. Studies confirm that clothing with UV protection is one of the best allies in the fight against harmful solar radiation. When you decide to shop for UV Protection clothing, just look for a higher UPF rating number. This number indicates a...
SPF vs UPF: What is the difference? Choose the right sun protection.
SPF and UPF are often confused. The difference is that one measures a sunscreen's protection, and the other how well clothing defends your skin from UV rays. UPF clothes rated 50+, like performance shirts, gloves, neck gaiters, protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays, for as long as you wear, while SPF sun lotions don...
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