UPF Testing - UV Protection

Have you ever got sunburned even after applying suntan lotion? If so, would you consider a physical sunscreen that is more powerful in deflecting or blocking the sun's rays? UV protective garments can be a good option for protecting you from burning under strong UV conditions.

  

How can you add value to your products by providing evidence of good UV protective features?

  

• Demonstrate the UV protective capability of the fabrics/garments
• Easily match the classification and labelling of Australian, New Zealand, US, EU and China markets with UV protective products
• Provide evidence of the protective feature in reducing the risk of skin cancer 

 

  

Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is used to measure the UV protection capability of the fabric/garments covering protection against both UVA and UVB.

  

Intertek Hong Kong supports UPF testing - UV Protection via various testing methods depending on the geography of the retail market:

 

• AS/NZS 4399

• ASTM D6544 + D6603 + AATCC 183

• BS EN 13758-1/2

• CNS 15001 L1035

• GB/T 18830

• KS K 0850

• BS 8466 Solar UV properties of hats

• BS 7914