Better Head Protection

	How well do caps protect? Not all materials protect the same from UV rays, in fact most of them let UVB and UVA rays through, which penetrate into the skin. UV measuring instruments show us that UVA, and UVB penetrate through knitted white cotton. Synthetic materials also show insufficient protection.
	UV measuring instruments show us that UVA, and UVB penetrate through knitted white cotton. Synthetic materials also show insufficient protection.
		Test 1: UV-cap, cotton Test 1=UPF6; UVB 15%+UVA 42%
		Test 2: UV-cap, cotton Test 2=UPF16; UVB 6%+UVA 15%
		Test 3: FREELAND ^® white UV-cap, cotton + synthetic Test 3=UPF99+; UVB 0%+UVA 3%

We use the following standards for our materials:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4399:1996 European Standard CEN TC 248 WG 14 American Standard ASTM D13.65	Protection Category	UPF Range	UPF Rating
	Excellent Protection	40 to 50, 50+	40,45,50,50+
	Very Good Protection	25 to 39	25, 30, 35
	Good Protection	15 to 24	15, 20