“I want to protect my arms from UV rays.”
``Even though I'm careful about my face and neck, I tend to forget about my arms, so I want to do something about it.''
“Is it true that black is the best arm cover?”
Ultraviolet rays are the enemy of women, and you don't want to get even the slightest chance of getting burnt.
In fact, I think many people have had the experience of accidentally burning their food as shown below.
- My right arm gets burnt when I drive a car.
- Accidentally burnt when washing
- I got burnt out from shopping that much.
In this article, we will explain the following four things.
- Types of arm covers
- Colors and materials effective for UV protection
- How to check UV cut
- Lasting effect of UV cut
If you read to the end, you will be able to protect your arms from UV rays, so use arm covers to prevent accidental burns.
Click here for the UV arm cover recommended by Monami.
We recommend black arm covers!
Black is the most effective color for blocking UV rays, so it's a good idea to choose black for your arm cover.
The numerical value of how much ultraviolet light passes through is called ultraviolet transmittance, and black has a lower ultraviolet transmittance than other colors, so it is the most effective for blocking ultraviolet rays.
For example, if the UV transmittance is 1.0%, you can expect a UV cut effect of 99.0%, and it is said that black is about 1.9%.
However, since it absorbs and blocks UV rays, it has the disadvantage of being a color that easily accumulates heat, making you feel hot if you wear it for a long time, so be careful when choosing an arm cover.
Should I wear an arm cover?
It is also a good idea to wear an arm cover to protect yourself from sunburn.
When your skin gets sunburned, it gets damaged and at the same time, you use energy to recover from hot flashes, making you more easily tired, so it's a good idea to wear an arm cover to reduce fatigue.
In addition, direct sunlight makes you feel hotter, so it can be used as a countermeasure against the heat.
An arm cover has the advantage of being easier to put on and take off compared to a cardigan or other cover-up, and because it is less bulky, it makes it easier to regulate body temperature.
What is an arm cover?
Arm covers are used in a variety of situations to protect your arms from sunburn, dirt, and injury.
Types of arm covers
There are two types of arm covers: one for everyday use and one for sports.
I will explain these two in detail.
Arm cover for UV protection in daily life
An increasing number of women are using arm covers to protect themselves from UV rays in their daily lives .
There are a wide variety of arm covers available, including those with UV protection, cool touch treatment, and good breathability.Recently, fashionable arm covers have been increasing in number, so they are easy to incorporate as a fashion accessory.
Sports type arm cover with emphasis on functionality
Sports type arm covers are unique in that they fit snugly around your arm.
There are many arm covers sold by sports manufacturers that not only protect against sunburn, but also have functions such as reducing fatigue and drying quickly.
This is a recommended item for those who don't want to get burnt, even if it doesn't have to be fashionable!
Arm cover color/material
When it comes to arm covers, there are colors and materials that are suitable for UV protection.
We will explain the effective colors and materials.
Are colors other than black effective in protecting against UV rays?
As mentioned earlier, black is the most effective color for blocking UV rays, but when comparing other colors, they are effective in blocking UV rays in the following order:
- blue
- brown
- yellow
- red
White and chromatic colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, etc.) block UV rays by reflecting sunlight, so unlike black, you won't feel the heat.
However, the UV transmittance is higher than black, so the UV protection effect is low, but if it is a product that has been treated with UV protection, it is effective as a UV protection.
If you want to incorporate your favorite color, the key is to choose one that has been UV treated .
The arm cover is made of polyester and nylon material that is effective against UV rays!
Polyester and nylon are effective materials for UV protection.
Polyester is said to be effective in blocking UV rays to some extent even if it is not UV treated.
Next, cotton + polyester and cotton are most effective.
In clothing such as arm covers, the finer the mesh of the fabric, the less light passes through it, making it more effective at blocking UV rays.
However, there are disadvantages, such as high density fibers that prevent UV rays from passing through, lack of elasticity, and poor breathability.
Nylon is a material that is sensitive to UV rays, but it is sometimes used after being treated with UV protection due to its advantages of being ``resistant to friction, highly durable, and elastic.''
Also, if you choose a material that is breathable, such as linen material, it will keep you cool without getting stuffy, but it will allow UV rays to pass through easily, so when choosing a material, be sure to check to see if the product has been treated with UV protection.
Therefore, when choosing an arm cover, choose a product that uses the following materials.
- Items with UV coating
- Fabrics made from fibers kneaded with fine metal particles such as titanium oxide
- If the material description says UV shielding rate 〇%, the higher the number, the higher the cut rate.
Easy way to check UV cut
If you want to know if the item is UV protected, try looking at the sunlight through the item.
The more light is transparent and there is no leakage, the higher the UV protection rate.
How long does UV protection last?
Clothing has a semi-permanent UV protection effect.
The finer the fibers in the fabric, the more effective it is at blocking UV rays, so if the fabric has UV blocking ingredients kneaded into it, its effectiveness will rarely decrease after washing.
However, with use, the fibers will become rougher and the weave will become wider, making the UV protection less effective.
If the product has been sprayed with UV protection, the effect will gradually decrease with washing, so be careful.
Even if the effect is semi-permanent, the arm cover will likely be used frequently, so from a hygiene perspective, we recommend replacing it every year.
summary
In this article, we explained the following four things.
- Types of arm covers
- Colors and materials effective for UV protection
- How to check UV cut
- Lasting effect of UV protection
Arm covers alone cannot provide 100% protection against UV rays, but compared to leaving your arms exposed without applying sunscreen, arm covers are definitely an item you should wear.
The number of fashionable items is increasing, so it's important to incorporate them to protect your beautiful arms from UV rays.
