Effect of stretch on the ultraviolet spectral transmission of one type of commonly used clothing
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Article Title | Effect of stretch on the ultraviolet spectral transmission of one type of commonly used clothing |
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ERA Journal ID | 16757 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Kimlin, M. G. (Author), Parisi, A. V. (Author) and Meldrum, L. R. (Author) |
Journal Title | Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine |
Journal Citation | 15 (5), pp. 171-174 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 1999 |
Place of Publication | Malden, MA. United States |
ISSN | 0905-4383 |
1600-0781 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0781.1999.tb00079.x |
Web Address (URL) | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0781.1999.tb00079.x/pdf |
Abstract | The spectral ultraviolet (UV) transmission through stockings was measured in field and laboratory based trials using a spectroradiometer. From these spectral UV measurements, the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) was calculated. The UPF of stockings measured in the field was generally higher than that measured in the laboratory when using a quartz tungsten halogen light as the UV source. The UPF of 50 denier stockings decreased 868% when stretched 30% from their original size. Doctors recommending and patients using high denier stockings for patient photoprotection should be aware of the dramatic decrease in UPF when the stocking is in a stretched position, such as over a human leg. |
Keywords | clothing; erythema; polysulphone; ultraviolet |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420605. Preventative health care |
320205. Dermatology | |
370106. Atmospheric radiation | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Astronomy and Atmospheric Research |
Centre for Astronomy, Solar Radiation and Climate | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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