Just how damaging can the suns rays be?

90% of skin damage occurs prior to adolescence.

As few as six sunburns as a child will greatly increase the probability of skin cancer as an adult.Skin cancer in Australia costs the taxpayer twice that of any other form of cancer including those that are smoking related. Two in every three Australians and two in every five Americans will contract skin cancer throughout their lifetime. Over 90% of sun damage is preventable.

 What are SPF and UPF?

 SPF = Sun Protection Factor

UPF = Ultraviolet Protection Factor

Both these measure the rate at which you will be protected from burning by ultra violet radiation. SPF is measured on the skin and will assess the rate of protection of any sunscreen that is applied to it. UPF is the measure of how much UV radiation passes through fabric. An SPF of 10 is exactly the same as a UPF of 10

What does SPF or UPF actually mean to me?

If it normally takes 10 minutes for you to get sunburnt then an SPF or a UPF of 10 will extend that by 10 times. It is critical to understand that when you are exposed to UV radiation you will start to burn inside the first minute and be burnt by the 100th minute in this example (being 10 times 10).

What are the key advantages of sun protection swimwear?

It addresses all of the shortcomings of bottled sunscreens. Provide a much more effective protection level. Will provide protection against jellyfish in the covered areas. No detrimental side effects.