Abstract
UVB, UVA, and visible light (blue-violet range) transmittance of clothing used in Brazil
Highlights
Photoprotection encompasses a series of behavioral measures that reduce exposure to solar radiation, such as knowledge of solar irradiation patterns and its reflection on surfaces, searching for shade, clothing, and the use of sunscreens.[1]
The knowledge of the transmittance of a fabric allows the calculation of its ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) for ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).[4]
The transmittance of clothing used in Brazil to the main forms of solar radiation is unknown
Summary
Photoprotection encompasses a series of behavioral measures that reduce exposure to solar radiation, such as knowledge of solar irradiation patterns (timetable, altitude, cloud coverage) and its reflection on surfaces, searching for shade, clothing, and the use of sunscreens.[1]. The main biologically active solar radiations on the skin are ultraviolet B (UVB), ultraviolet A (UVA), and visible light (especially the blue-violet range: 400 − 500 nm), involved in inflammatory processes, dyschromias, photoaging, and carcinogenesis.[3]
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