How To Choose Swimwear For UV Protection?
Buying swimwear to meet your needs fully can often be far from straightforward; there are many factors to consider. Along with swimwear style, fitting and price, another consideration for outdoor swimming is UV Protection.
This is a particular concern when on holiday as our skin is often exposed to levels of sunshine which it is unaccustomed to, both when holidaying abroad and in the UK. Over-exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) can cause sunburn, skin damage/ageing, and can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Covering up with standard clothing, including standard swimwear, alone is inadequate as the UV rays can still penetrate normal fabrics.
Furthermore, because UV transmission is accelerated in water, as compared to air, UV swimwear is an even more critical consideration for skin protection. The fabric used in Sun Protection Swimwear is purpose-made to block out the sun's harmful UVA/UVB rays, with a UPF rating of up to 50+. This UPF rating is an indication of the effectiveness of the fabric at blocking out solar ultraviolet radiation; ie it is the SPF equivalent for sun protective clothing.
UK Swim Store offers a range of high quality UV Protection Swimwear with a UPF of 50+ to ensure that you can protect your skin in the sun whilst also having great quality swimwear!
