Sun Hats and UV caps and Skin Cancer

The Coolibar sun hats and sun  caps have been the first brand recommended for sun protection by The Skin Cancer Foundation.

How to  choose Sun Protection Hats

There are several factors to consider  when  selecting a sun protection hat. The three most important elements  affecting sun and UV protection are brim size, construction materials, and the shape of the brim.

Brim size is an essential element  in the level of UV protection provided by a sun hat. Most physicians recommend a minimum brim of 3 inches or 7,6 cm. . Coolibar sun protection hats range from 3 inches or 7,6 cm  to 5 inches or 12,7 cm  in brim size.  The Brim size is the most important factor  for blocking direct UV.

The second key element  for UV protection is the material used  to make the sun protection hat. There is quite a range of materials used to make sun hats: natural fibers such as straw, raffia, and cotton to synthetic nylon and polyester based fabrics. The most protective sunscreen hats are constructed from UPF 50+ materials; the material used  block 98% of the direct UVA and UVB falling on it.

A third important element  is the shape of the sun protection hat, particularly the brim. In some environments, there may be significant dispersed or reflected UV. This dispersed UV can bounce up underneath the brim of the sun hat and will often strike areas lower on your face such as your chin and cheeks. In general, brims that curve down and sit closer to your face will provide better protection against this reflected UV. For complete sun protection, it is best to also use sunscreen on your lower face area while wearing a sun hat.

Another approach to protecting against reflected UV is to wear a flap hat. Sun hats with flaps can almost completely protect your skin from reflected UV where the fabric lies on your skin – such as your ears and neck. Some sunblock hats with flaps have an extended neck flap that can wrap all the way around to the front of your face and provide excellent protection for your chin and cheeks.

One other element that has a modest affect on sun protection is the color of the underbrim. A sun hat with a dark underbrim will absorb slightly more reflected UV that could bounce down on to your face and so provide more protection for your skin as well as helping minimize UV and glare on your eyes.

If you consider these elements in selecting a sun protection hat, you can be confident your choice will provide excellent sun protection.

Sun Hats

All of Coolibar’s  sun hats  protect your face and are made with great care an and quality.  They have wide brims  and come in a range of durable fabrics and colors. Most of Coolibar’s hats and caps  are crushable for easy packing.  All of Coolibar’s sun hats and sun caps are rated for their UV protection level – all Coolibar hats  provide UPF 50+ protection, meaning they block 98% or more direct UV.

Now the Coolibar sun hats are directly available in Europe via Proteksol its European importer and distributor. In our online sun hat shop you will be able to order a wide range of Coolibar’s hats with free shipping and no hidden import taxes (Europe).

Coolibar Europe summer hats provide the best sun protection index you can find. Ideal for your summer time and summer vacation they will protect you in all your ourdoor activities. Coolibar sun hats offer a wide choice for all genders and ages; women sun hats, men sun hats, kids sun hats, girls sun hats, baby sun hats.  Our women's sun hat, men's sun hat, wide brim sun hat, straw sun hat, sun hat kids, floppy sun hat, packable sun hat, cotton sun hat have the best sun protection your can find.