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SunClad's proprietary UV technology adds invisible sun protection to fabrics in the wash.

  • Step 1: Bond

    SunClad's UV technology activates in the wash and bonds to the hydroxyl groups found in natural fibers, creating an invisible layer of UV protection.

  • Step 2: Absorb

    Once your clothes are dry, this invisible layer helps absorb harmful UV rays before they can pass through the fabric and reach your skin.

  • Step 3: Shield

    By reducing the amount of UV that passes through your clothing, SunClad helps shield your skin from everyday sun exposure.

Third party lab results show UPF level increasing across fabrics

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BEFORE SUNCLAD
UPF 4.5
UPF 5.4
UPF 14.7
AFTER 1 WASH
UPF 40.2
UPF 16.7
UPF 34.3
AFTER 2 WASHES
UPF 42.2
UPF 21.5
UPF 42.0
AFTER 3 WASHES
UPF 50.7
UPF 27.0
UPF 50.5
Results shown are based on independent lab testing (TÜV SÜD ). See Testing Protocols for details.
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See the difference for yourself.

This at-home UV setup helps illustrate how SunClad works by measuring the UV level passed through a shirt that has been washed with SunClad and a shirt that has not.
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FAQ

    • Not all fabrics fully protect your skin. Some protect your skin better than others.
    • A fabric's ability to block UV rays is measured by its Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). UPF can vary significantly based on the fabric's material, weave, thickness, and color.
    • A typical cotton T-shirt can have a UPF 5 (equivalent to SPF 5 sunscreen), meaning UV is still penetrating through the shirts and to your skin.

    Sources: Melanoma Research Alliance, 2026

    • Just as dermatologists recommend SPF 30+ sunscreen, they also recommend clothing with UPF 30+ for effective sun protection.
    • UPF-rated clothing is considered the gold standard because it provides consistent, built-in protection that doesn't wear off with sweat or require reapplication.
    • In a randomized clinical trial, children who wore sun-protective clothing developed nearly 25% fewer new moles—an important risk factor for melanoma—than children wearing regular clothing.

    Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, 2025. AS/NZS Sun Protective Clothing—Evaluation and Classification, 2022.