For many Australians, the process of choosing the best type of

swimwear is usually a stressful and unpleasant experience considering

the numerous choices available. If you will also consider the additional

factor of sun protection, the process becomes even more difficult.

Nowadays, with the damaging effect of the sun, it is especially

quintessential to give ourselves optimum protection.

Vital Factors to Consider

in Choosing Sun

Protective Swimwear

The damage to the ozone layer has led to an increasing skin cancer

cases in Australia. Also, the ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has caused

numerous other harmful effects. To make sure that you remain

safeguarded from the harmful rays of the sun, it is always best to

choose swimwear with sun protection. When choosing sun protective

swimwear, you need to consider several factors including the material,

fit and coverage.

Choose a design or style that protects a greater portion of your skin.

This includes swim shirts and rash guards if you desire the best sun

protection. Both of these styles cover your shoulders and arms as well

as your back. Thereby, reduces the amount of bare skin being exposed

to the sun to a great extent. You only need to use sunscreen on those

small, uncovered portions of the skin such as the face and hands.

These sun protective materials block out up to 99% of ultraviolet

radiation.

In Australia, you can get your hands on a wide array of beautiful

designs of this swimwear by a simple visit to your local swimwear shop

or online. Tiny bikinis are no longer an option if you wish to keep your

skin free from skin cancer, age spots and wrinkles.

Coverage

Sun protective swimwear fits in a way that is different from the

traditional swimwear where tighter is more preferable. An overly

tight fit makes the material stretch out thereby making the knit

loosen up. This leads to an increase in the amount of harmful

ultraviolet rays that reach the skin. Select a sun protective swimsuit

that is not too tight but rather fits snugly. This is to ensure that you

are getting the best possible sun protection.

Fit

Australian swimwear that will protect you from the harmful rays of the

sun is made of several different types of materials. These include

nylon-Lycra blends, polyester or stretch knit. If you wish to buy the

best brand possible, choose the sun gear and swimwear that have a

rating of UPF 50. Swimwear and clothing with sun protection should

be made of tightly knitted material.

The certification basis for the materials used to make this type of

swimwear is in its ability to prevent ultraviolet radiation from

penetrating into the skin both while dry and wet. The best choice you

can make when choosing bathing suits is that which provides a UPF

rating of 50+ when wet. You should however understand that, as the

suit ages the level of protection will decrease.

Material & Colour

Ensure that you select darker colours as opposed to lighter

colours. Darker colours do a much better job of preventing the

penetration and absorption of the sun’s harmful radiation. On the

other hand, the lighter shades tend to reflect the sun’s rays onto

other parts of your skin.

STINGRAY International Pty Limited

Address: 15/24 Hoopers Road, Kunda Park, QLD 4556 Phone: 1800 717876 Website: http://www.stingray.com.au