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How can I be sure that garments are UV-Protective? Look
for the certified label. Any UV-Protective clothing that has a
certified label attached has performed to at least one of the certified
test standards. Each Ayana garment has been tested and certified:
Australian/New Zealand Standard 4399, which is the original globally recognized standard in sun protective clothing or
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D6544 and AATCC Test Method 183.
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Ayana Apparel received the seal of approval for sun protective apparel from the Melanoma International Foundation’s (MIF)
Ayana Apparel demonstrated itself to be in accordance with
MIF’s mission to promote the early detection and prevention of melanoma. It
also has established itself as a high quality, unique product. Independent
testing has proved that it is effective in helping reduce the risk of skin
cancer and melanoma when worn properly and used in conjunction with MIF’s
recommended practices of seeking shade, avoiding sun during high risk hours of
exposure and other sun safe behaviors. www.melanomaintl.org/resources/sealofapproval.html
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Ayana Apparel has received the Oeko-Tex Standard for skin friendly substance used in there woven fabrics.
The Oeko-Tex® label indicates to interested end users the
additional benefits of tested safety for
skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. Confidence in textiles from the
raw material to the finished product. www.oeko-tex.com
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AYANA Apparel offers UV Protection clothing that provides protection not available from non UV Protection clothes. Our line of SPF clothing provides protection from UVR.
What is UVR?
Ultraviolet
radiation is a portion of the sun's electromagnetic energy spectrum. It
is commonly split into three bands: UVC, UVB, and UVA.
- UVC rays are completely absorbed by the ozone and oxygen layers and do not reach the earth's surface.
- Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, but some do reach
the earth. Even in small amounts, UVB rays cause most sunburns and the
vast majority of skin damage, including premature aging and skin
cancer. The intensity of UVB rays can vary depending on the time of
day, the season, latitude, altitude, etc.
- UVA rays penetrate the skin's surface deeper than UVB rays, harming
DNA and compromising the immune system. Affecting the human body on a
cellular level, this damage can destroy your natural defense to cancer.
It's important to understand that the intensity of UVA
rays during an early winter morning in Seattle is similar to the
intensity of UVA rays experienced at noon during summer in Miami. UVA
rays are constant and direct, so we need protection year-round
regardless of where we live.
Why do we need protection from UV rays?
There
are both positive and negative effects of sun exposure. We need
sunlight to help our body synthesize vitamin D, assimilate calcium and
increase the secretion of melatonin - the "feel-good" hormone - among
other basic functions.
However, overexposure to UVB and UVA rays
is a virtual attack on the skin, damaging cells at every level.
Overexposure to UVA and UVB can result in sunburn, premature aging and
even malignant melanoma (skin cancer). Dermatologists report that 90%
of premature aging and skin cancers are caused by too much sun exposure
and have reached high reported levels in the U.S. Unfortunately, for
most people, just 20 minutes can be enough time for sun damage to begin.
This does not mean you should never leave your house, but you do need to practice preventative measures for sun protection:
- Minimize exposure when the sun is at its peak
- Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater
- Wear UV Protection clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and garments that have a certified UPF label.
For more information about the effects of UV rays, please visit these links:
www.arpansa.gov.au www.skincancer.org www.aad.org
What is the difference between SPF and UPF?
SPF
(Sun Protection Factor) is a rating used for sunscreens, while UPF
(Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is a rating used for clothing. But the
most important difference is the ability to use these products
effectively.
SPF sunscreens can be good protectors, but most often they are used incorrectly, decreasing their effectiveness significantly.
Conversely, UPF 30 clothing that follows industry standards will protect the wearer against 97% of UVR rays.
Doesn't my regular summer clothing protect me against the sun?
New
research from the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, suggests
that the most popular summer garb - shirts and polo shirts - may not
adequately protect against UV rays.
A number of factors affect the level of ultraviolet protection provided by any fabric:
- Weave - tighter is better
- Weight (also called mass or cover factor) - heavier is better
The warmer and sunnier it
gets, the more we tend to wear light colored garments, which actually
let through a surprising amount of UV rays.
The difference in
certified UPF clothing is the use of titanium dioxide (a sun blocker
also found in sunscreen) or an UV-Absorber. Certified UV Protection clothes are a smart preven-tative to skin cancer and helps slow down the aging of the skin.
How can I be sure that your garments are UV-Protective?
Look
for the certified label. Any UV-Protective clothing that has a
certified label attached has performed to at least one of the certified
test standards listed below.
World-wide Certified Test Standards:
- ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials D6544 and AATCC Test Method 183 www.astm.org
Why should I wear AYANA Sun Protective Clothing?
AYANA Apparel gives you certified UV-Protection in fashion-forward style. All AYANA UV Protection clothing products
are tested and certified by the Australian/New Zealand Standard 4399
(AS/NZS 4399) based on a combination of protection and comfort. Every
one of our garments comes with the standard certification label.
AYANA's UV Protective clothes fabric transports moisture away from your skin to keep you dry, cool and comfortable. Unlike surface treated fabric, AYANA SPF clothing remains durable and retains its very good UV-Protection function even after washing.
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