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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK U-V-KILLER WATER-GUARD®

UV Testing

UV Transmittance Results International UV Testing Laboratories324 South Cedarbrook Dr.Auburn, AL 36830334-444-1036334-844-1340Fax 334-844-7340blstaten@charter.net slatebl@auburn.edu Summary Report October 14, 2004 Daniel GuttingATSKO, Inc2664 Russell S.E.Orangeburg, SC 29115 Dear Sir, Eight fabric samples received October 12, 2004 were tested for UV Transmittance properties in accordance with Test method AATCC 183. The data are summarized in the following […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

UV Transmittance

UV Transmittance Measurements Treatment with U-V-Block Sun Protector fabric treatment by Atsko, Inc. Tested by International UV Testing Laboratories, Aubrun, AL in accordance with test method AATCC183. Fabric supplied by Test Fabrics, Inc. all white and lightweight with low initial UPF* using Labsphere Ultraviolet Transmittance Analyzer. %UVA Transmitted %UVB Transmitted %UVA Blocked %UVB Blocked […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

Enjoy the Sun, but Don’t Get Burned

(ARA) – Most people believe that if clothing and sunscreens reduce reddening of the skin, they are providing enough protection. Unfortunately, blocking UVB, which causes redness, may give a false sense of security. Dangerous UVA radiation can cause aging and cancer without allowing redness to occur. If you extend sun exposure because light clothing or […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

ASTM Releases U.S. Standards for UV-Protective Textiles

Contact: Kathryn Hatch, Ph.D.Chair, ASTM D13.65 Subcommittee(520) 621-7134 or khatch@ag.arizone.edu West Conshohocken, PA, January 2001 –The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has released two standard documents (D6544 and D6603) related to textile products sold with a claim of being UV protective. ASTM D6544 “Standard Practice for Preparation of Textiles Prior to Ultraviolet (UV) […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

Change Clothing into a UV Barrier

Skin cancer is increasing. People who work or play in the sun are never adequately protected because sunscreens need frequent reapplications and regular clothing must be heavy or dark colored (Hot) for full protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Many lightweight, light color fabrics that are cool and comfortable offer little protection from UV radiation. A […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

Skin Cancer About to Take Center Stage

U-V-Block, a new product from Atsko/SNO-SEAL, provides a practical alternative that every parent and every outdoor enthusiast should know about. U-V-Block is a permanent treatment that you spray on clothing to create an ultraviolet barrier. Most of your favorite lite summer fabrics offer very little protection. A white cotton knit like a “T” shirt may […]

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SUN CONTROL TECHNICAL INFO U-V-BLOCK

Protect Yourself from the Sun

Ordinary Clothing doesn’t protect you from UV Damage.Thin light comfortable summer fashions offer very little protection from cancer causing sun exposure. Many people will burn while wearing a “T” shirt because if offers only UPF 3 – 5. Clothing must be heavy or dark or layered (hot and uncomfortable) ao pretreated (expensive and limitied styles […]

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