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AS 4399:2020
[Current]Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification
This Standard sets out procedures for determining the performance of materials and items of clothing that are worn in close proximity to the skin to provide protection against solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The sun protective capability of materials and clothing is described in terms of their UPF, which is based on an objective, reproducible test conducted on the material. This information is provided to the consumer in the form of a labelling scheme.
Published: 17/04/2020
Pages: 21
Table of contents
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Body coverage
4.1 General
4.2 Clothing
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 UPF ratings for multi-component and multiple-material clothing
4.2.3 Upper body clothing
4.2.4 Lower body clothing
4.2.5 All-in-one clothing
4.2.6 Clothing exclusions
4.3 Sun protective hats
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Hat styles
4.3.3 Hats made from multiple materials
4.3.4 Hat exclusions
4.4 Gloves
4.5 Wraps, blankets and other non-fitted items
4.6 Accessories
4.7 Exceptions for all-in-one clothing
5 Classification for labelling
6 Marking and labelling
6.1 General
6.2 Labels and packaging
6.2.1 Permanent labels
6.2.2 Non-permanent labels and packaging
6.2.3 Additional labelling required for items not meeting the minimum body coverage requirements
6.2.3.1 Sun protective hats
6.2.3.2 All-in-one clothing and non-fitted items and accessories
6.2.3.3 Retail purchases of rolls or lengths of material intended to provide coverage
6.2.3.4 Items of clothing that are convertible or for use in combination or able to be broken into parts of lesser body coverage and intended to meet the minimum body coverage requirements
6.3 Additional information
6.4 Optional claims
Appendix A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Principle
A.3 General
A.4 Apparatus
A.4.1 General
A.4.2 Wavelength scale calibration of spectrophotometer or spectroradiometer
A.4.3 Response checking of spectrophotometer or spectroradiometer
A.5 Assessment of the contribution of fluorescence to the spectral transmittance measurement
A.5.1 General
A.5.2 Fluorescence in the 290 nm to 350 nm range
A.5.3 Fluorescence in the 350 nm to 400 nm range
A.6 Sample preparation
A.7 Procedure
A.8 Calculation
A.9 Test report
Appendix B
Bibliography
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