Which UV protection garment should I choose?
→ How to choose the right UV protection garment?
The best is the one that offers an effective protection factor to preserve your skin from the sun's rays. A suitable is essential, particularly as a complement to sun cream, which is not enough on its own.
Whether you're sailing at sea, walking on the beach or splashing around in the water, the sun and its UV rays will find you. UV rays are responsible for tanning the skin. But beyond that, they can be extremely harmful to your skin, causing everything from sunburn to irreversible damage to your health. So it's important to protect yourself from UV rays with a men's UV protection garment, a or a baby's UV protection garment.
The most common form of UV protection is sun cream, but this does not provide complete protection. For optimum protection, especially for children and babies, it's advisable to multiply the number of sun protection products, such as a baby uv swimsuit, a boy's uv swimsuit or a woman's uv garment. Quite simply, a for toal protection against the danger of UV rays!
→ Anti-UV T-shirt: protection indexes
The is the most widely used anti-UV garment. Depending on its composition and thickness, the UV protection T shirt, among all uv garments, has a higher or lower protection factor (UPF). This protection can be broken down into 4 categories:
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No protection: UPF from 0 to 15. This is a classic garment not considered anti-UV.
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Good protection: UPF 15 to 24. The garment blocks between 93.3% and 95.8% of UV rays.
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Very good protection: UPF 25 to 39. The garment blocks between 96% and 97.4% of UV rays.
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Excellent protection: UPF 40 to 50. The garment blocks between 97.5% and 98% of UV rays.
How durable is your UV protection t-shirt?
The UV protection of your garment will be reduced once it gets wet. It's important to take this into account and read the manufacturer's information on the subject.
The same applies if you use your uv T-shirt for surfing, for example: the fabric will wear out more quickly, making it less effective over time.
→ Short-sleeved: stay protected lightly
Short-sleeved anti-UV T-shirts are specially designed to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays while offering comfort and breathability.
Made from technical fabrics with integrated anti-UV filters, these anti-UV tops block a large proportion of the sun's harmful rays, reducing the risk of sunburn and premature skin aging.
Lightweight and comfortable to wear, they're ideal for both sporting activities and summer outings. Available in a variety of cuts and styles, this kind of are an ideal choice for combining protection and style on a daily basis.
→ Anti-UV: long-sleeved summer essentials
When it comes to anti-UV tops for babies and children, we don't recommend opting for a long-sleeved anti-UV tee shirt. As the skin has not yet developed all its defense systems, it is much more vulnerable in the young.
For adults, it all depends on how comfortable you are with the type of sleeve, and above all on the sensitivity of your skin. Different skin types exist and are called skin phototypes. If you belong to phototypes 1 and 2, opt for long sleeves. Find a wide selection of on our site among our sun protection clothing.
When sailing, the sun's reflections on the water can be very strong, so it's advisable to choose a long-sleeved anti-uv T-shirt on board your boat.
Please note that a phototype that prevents sunburn does not mean that you are totally insensitive to UV rays. You're still sensitive.
→ Anti-UV clothing: what to wear downstairs?
The cut of your depends on the activities practiced: for board sports, a snug fit ensures greater freedom of movement, while for water sports or everyday use, comfort and ease of donning are to be preferred.
The same applies to anti-UV pants, shorts or leggings: you can opt for anti-UV shorts to replace your classic swim shorts, which won't change your habits at the water's edge. They are becoming increasingly popular and look just like classic swim shorts.
Anti-UV leggings are much rarer than anti-UV T-shirts. They are not very widespread, and legs are more often protected by the upper body or deep in the water. Again, this will depend on your sensitivity and exposure.
For contact with water, a quick-drying fabric is recommended, and to face cooler water, there are garments offering better thermal insulation.
→ The best in UV protection clothing at Nautisports!
Anti-UV clothing is essential protection against the sun's rays. Widespread in hot countries like Australia, it's struggling to make its mark in France due to a lack of awareness of the danger on the part of summer holidaymakers. Even after swimming, UV rays remain powerful and dangerous. Shade and sunscreen are effective, but not sufficient protection.
The ideal is to combine all these measures for maximum protection. Never rely on the heat you feel to judge the impact of UV rays. In fact, the sensation of heat is not due to UV (ultraviolet), but to IR (infrared). What's more, when you're swimming, UV rays reflect off the surface of the water many times to reach you, but you probably won't feel your body heating up.
That's why Nautisports offers a wide selection of products to protect you from the sun's harmful rays! If you're into activities like dinghy sailing or the , you'll find what you're looking for in anti uv tops or anti uv leggings.
