Clothing is the most effective form of sun protection. It's our first line of defense against the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
Clothing made with sun-protective fabrics offers many advantages over sunscreen:
- They offer continuous sun protection ; unlike creams, they don't need to be reapplied every two hours. Their effectiveness doesn't decrease over time, even after swimming, sweating, or drying off with a towel.
- It can be used at any age . Sunscreen should not be used on children under 6 months old.
- It avoids potential skin reactions that can occur with sunscreen, such as hypersensitivity reactions in children with atopic dermatitis. It's a gentler option for our skin.
- It doesn't generate waste, making it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option . It's important to take care of our oceans and beaches.
- In the long run , it's a more economical option than buying several bottles of sunscreen during the same summer . Furthermore, it remains effective after 12 months, like most sunscreens once opened. Even if you need to change sizes the following summer, you can reuse the garment for a sibling.
- The protection offered by the garment is always indicated by the UPF factor; it doesn't depend on the amount of sunscreen applied. It's important to remember that we usually apply much less sunscreen than we should.
- The entire area covered by clothing is well protected. There are no areas that can be overlooked.
- It offers protection from the moment you start using the garment. You don't need to apply it beforehand for it to be effective.
- It's comfortable and easy to put on
- Brightly colored sun-protective clothing makes it easier to spot our children on a crowded beach.
At Badawii we always say that the best sun protection for our children is the one they want to use, as that is the most effective way to ensure they are protected.
