Protection from solar erythemal ultraviolet radiation -simulated wear and laboratory testing
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Article Title | Protection from solar erythemal ultraviolet radiation -simulated wear and laboratory testing |
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ERA Journal ID | 3629 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Wilson, Cheryl A. (Author) and Parisi, Alfio (Author) |
Journal Title | Textile Research Journal |
Journal Citation | 76 (3), pp. 216-225 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0040-5175 |
1746-7748 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517506060907 |
Web Address (URL) | http://trj.sagepub.com/content/vol76/issue3/ |
Abstract | [Abstract]: The effect of fabric type, colour, fit and wettedness on ultraviolet transmission through garments was investigated using a multivariate experimental design. Garments were assessed under conditions of simulated use in Queensland, Australia using polysulphone dosimeters. Dosimeters, placed against the skin and on the adjacent upper-surface of the covering garment, were used to measure solar erythemal radiation at selected sites on the torso. The effect of fabric type, colour, and wetness on ultraviolet transmission (UVR and UVB) was also determined under laboratory conditions using a spectrophotometer. Measurement of UVR using laboratory testing may mask the effect of variables on UVB transmission. During simulated wear, the fabric type and fit had the main effect on UVB transmission through the garments. To maximise protection high UPF fabrics should be constructed into garments with positive design ease and selected and worn as loosely fitting styles. |
Keywords | dosimeters, wettedness, colour, fabric, UVB, UVR, UPF |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 519999. Other physical sciences not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Otago, New Zealand |
Department of Biological and Physical Sciences |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z330/protection-from-solar-erythemal-ultraviolet-radiation-simulated-wear-and-laboratory-testing
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