The test is particularly well-suited for Textile UV-protection (UV STANDARD 801)

• Textiles for swimming and/or beachwear, particularly for babies and children
• Textiles used for sportswear, sporting equipment and leisure clothing
• Clothing for people who work in environments where they are exposed to UV radiation
• Shading textiles (e. g. parasols, awnings and sunshades)
• Other materials for sun protection (e. g. protective films for windows)

Advantages for you as the customer
• Consumer safety by UPF determination under use condition
• Material optimization during development
• Securing the product on the market
• Clear product information

Determination of UPF according to UV STANDARD 801 is based on the solar spectrum of the Australian/New Zealand standard. Samples are tested under different use conditions depending on the field of application in which the textile is to be used.

Garments are tested new and also after they have been subjected to the demands placed on them during use (stretching, wetting, abrading and washing).

In addition to being tested new, sun protection textiles are subjected to the demands placed on them during use (stretching, wetting, weathering).

The determined UPF is used as a multiplier for the duration of time an individual's skin can protect itself from UV exposure, and indicates how long the textile allows the user to stay in the sun without incurring skin damage.

According to UV STANDARD 801, the following levels of UV protection (UPF) can be achieved:
10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80.

Important information:
The tested material may only be used and advertised in tailor made clothing when the essential requirements of sun protective objective are fulfilled concerning typically exposed body locations. This is in the responsibility of
the client and is not subject of the material certification.

Requirements for test samples
General information:
The customer specifies whether tests are to be carried out for certification or not. Pre-treatments are part of the test program.

Amount of material:
1 m² each material and colour, representative 

Labels and certificates
A UV STANDARD 801 certificate can be applied for. This is a precondition for promotion and material labelling. It is valid for 1 year.

Important information:
We would like to point out that UV protection clothing is classified as personal protective clothing according to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment. Therefore, CE marking is necessary. In addition to the evidence of UV protection, the ready-made clothes must meet further special requirements. The compliance of these special requirements is not subject of the present material testing according to UV STANDARD 801.