Slap on a hat!
Tips for choosing and using hats well
Broad brimmed and bucket hats provide the best sun protection for the face, head, ears and neck. Legionnaire hats also provide good UV protection. Baseball caps do not protect the face, head, ears and neck.
A good sun protective hat will protect your eyes too.
When choosing your hat, remember:
- a hat should shade your face, head, ears and neck
- a broad brimmed hat should have a brim of at least 7.5 cm
- a bucket hat should have a deep crown, angled brim of at least 6 cm and sit low on the head
- legionnaire hats should have a flap that covers the neck and overlaps at the sides of the front peak
- use a brim attachment or legionnaire cover if wearing a hardhat or helmet.
Download Sun protective hats [pdf 213K] for more information about using hats to protect your skin from UV exposure and damage.
Also refer to:
- Visit the Cancer Council Victoria online shop for sun protective hats
