There’s Something You Should Know
Like sunscreen, hats too have an effectiveness rating called, Ultraviolet Protection Factor or UPF.
UPF measures the amount of UV radiation that can penetrate material and reach your skin.
KEY FACTS:
COLOR | Dark vs. Light
Colors keep UV rays from reaching the skin by absorbing rays rather than allowing them to penetrate to your skin. Darker shades offer better protection than lighter shades.
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Dark hats (black, brown, navy) = UPF 50 Excellent
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Medium hats (tan/natural, gray) = 40 UPF Good
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Light hats (ivory, cream) = 30 UPF Fair
BRIM LENGTH | Brims over 3 inches long offer shade for the face, scalp, neck, shoulders, ears, and upper back.
WEAVE | Tight weaves allow less light to penetrate the hat, keeping UV-rays from reaching the skin.
*Wool hats offer greater sun protection because the wool fibers are tighter than what can be achieved using straw fibers.
