Comments on: How to Choose UV Protective Clothing

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:09:47 +0000

In reply to Anna.

Hi! I know this is almost 3 years late :))
I think the reason why Uniqlo’s is much cheaper is because of economies of scale. They are a much bigger business and produce in a much larger scale so have a significantly reduced cost compared to solbari.
Regards 🙂

By: Masha

Masha — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:09:48 +0000

you just saved me tons of research time and some money.
For now I am using silk haori kimono as a go-to topper in the summer that goes over all my regular clothes but I think I need to get a long sleeve top. I was not sure if regular 100% polyester at 14$ is as good at protecting as a brand name at 85$ (same material different labels). Your article answered that question for me.

By: John Brady

John Brady — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:32:03 +0000

Just really impressed by such thoroughly presented science. Thanks!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:11:58 +0000

Great article, thanks for having so many awesome references. You can cut down the time it takes to do citations by using the website http://www.citationmachine.net It’s free, easy to use and awesome! I use it for college papers. 🙂
Thanks for all your research!

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:42:20 +0000

Hi,

do you know how it works that uniqlo sells uv clothes for 25€ and solbari takes for leggins 67€? Could it be that uniqlos aren’t that good? I think they hace to save somewhere to be able to sell them for 1/3 of the price from an only uv protection brand.
Would love to hear your opinion!

Ciao

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:24:11 +0000

In reply to Anne.

Hey Anne,

I’m too living in germany. Where do you buy uv clothing, if not on amazon….? Thank you!

By: Miki

Miki — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 18:58:27 +0000

Ironically, I’ve only ever glanced at the references and I don’t concern myself much with that LOL. I judge you (or anyone) based on their actual content and intellect, from watching/reading many posts. You’ve proved yourself many times over, don’t stress about what a few people think.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:01:06 +0000

I love UPF clothing for the kids and have a shirt for myself for when I am at the beach or snorkeling – not pretty, but very effective.

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:23:34 +0000

I have that same Uniqlo hoodie (in blue) and a Cancer Council long-sleeved rashie.
When I go horseriding I usually wear a thick cotton long-sleeved collared shirt and riding gloves to protect the backs of my hands. These plus my jodhpurs, boots and helmet makes me really hot so I end up riding as late as possible in the day instead. I recently found a riding shirt with UPF 50, plus some sort of cooling technology so I’ll be keen to try that.

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:41:14 +0000

I have lupus and have been wearing sun protective clothing for decades now. My favorite by far is Solumbra. They have strategically placed vents and mesh that make them very comfortable to wear in the heat. In fact, if I am in full sun, I feel cooler in a long-sleeve Solumbra shirt than I do in a tank top. They are pricey but they last forever, and I don’t have to go through gallons of sunscreen to spend a day out hiking or gardening.