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Advnture
Julia Clarke

How does sun protective clothing work? And do you really need it?

Woman trail runner.

No matter the season, no matter the weather, if you’re spending time outdoors, you need to be thinking about sun protection. These days, a lot of outdoor gear like hiking pants and running tops boasts labels advertising UPF certification, and if you’re a bit skeptical, you might be thinking – doesn’t all clothing provide sun protection?

Is so-called UPF clothing just a clever marketing ploy to get you to spend more money, or does certain clothing actually provide better sun protection? Read on to get your questions answered.

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