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Tips for choosing and using clothing well

One of the best barriers between your skin and the sun is clothing, so try to cover as much skin as possible.

Not all clothing fabric is equal. Look for a swing tag with a high ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating to be sure.

When choosing clothing for sun protection, remember:

  • long pants and shirts with a collar and long sleeves are best
  • light weight, closely woven material with a UPF of 50+ provides more protection
  • dark colours of the same material absorb more UV and are therefore more protective
  • loose fitting clothing will be cooler in the heat.

Download Sun protective clothing [pdf 101K] for more information about using clothing to protect your skin from UV exposure and damage.

UV Alert

For: Melbourne, 9 Feb

Sun Protection required: 9:50 am to 5:20 pm

Alert: 9

Other locations around Victoria

What is the UV Alert?

Also refer to:

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