I have to say that 2020 is really magical. Even the dog days are longer than before. There are actually 40 days this year. Nowadays, the "steaming and baking" mode is everywhere, and you are afraid of being baked by the strong ultraviolet rays when you walk outside.
In order to prevent sun protection, everyone has come up with their trump card, and sun protection clothing is one of them. But real sun protection clothing has a "threshold". If it can't reach it, it is not as good as an ordinary cloth.
In June 2020, the Consumer Affairs Minister tested 18 best-selling "sun protection clothing" products on the market that claim to have "UV protection" and "sun protection" functions. Are you wearing any of them?
test brands
Uniqlo, Decathlon, Pelliot, Pathfinder, Antarctica, Camel, Jiaoxia, UV100, OhSunny, Jeep, Semir , Maiori, vvc, Kele Shi, Arctic Velvet, Boto Dun, Beiluoke, Ximi
Test indicators
Safety indicators : Formaldehyde, pH, composite color fastness to light and sweat
Performance indicators : UV protection, breathability, moisture permeability, logo
Test results
1. Antarctic Man , Arctic Velvet, JEEP and the top-selling "sun protection clothing" products on Tmall, Burton, Ximi, and Beiluoke 6 products, the UV protection performance does not meet the standard requirements, and they are not sun protection clothing in the true sense.
2. Decathlon, Semir, Pathfinder have lower breathability than autumn and winter windbreakers, and may be very stuffy to wear in summer.
3. The labels of 78 products of Nanjiren, Camel, vvc, Jeep, Keleshi, Burton, Beiluoke and Ximi html do not comply with the regulations.
4. All 18 models of sun protection clothing have passed safety tests.
5. Based on comprehensive performance and safety tests, OhSunny and Maiori came out on top in this sun protection clothing evaluation and are worthy of recommendation.
Antarctic, Arctic Velvet, and JEEP "do not protect against the sun." Low-price hot-selling "sun protection clothing" requires caution.
Textile industry standard FZ/T 74007-2019 "Outdoor Sun Protection Skin Clothing" requires that light and thin textile fabrics are the main fabric. Outdoor sun protection skin clothing has an ultraviolet protection factor UPF > 40 and a long-wave UVA transmittance T (UVA) AV <>
18 "sun protection clothing" showed that the UV protection performance of Antarctic, Arctic Velvet, and JEEP did not meet the standard requirements, and the sun protection was "lonely".
Among them, the measured UPF value of Antarctic skin clothing is only 35, while the UVA transmittance of Arctic velvet and JEEP are as high as 13.49% and 26.71% respectively, several times exceeding the 5% limit. The UPF of the two is only 8.09, 4.26, far lower than the standard 40.
▲ Antarctic skin clothing Tmall flagship store sales page
▲ Arctic velvet skin clothing JD flagship store sales page
▲ JEEP men's light windbreaker Tmall flagship store sales page
In addition, "sun protection clothing" sales page on the Tmall platform is top and the price The cheap Beiluoke, Ximi, and Burton were "annihilated", and none of the three products met the requirements for UV protection.
None of the above products can be called "sun protection clothing". It is true that "any piece of cloth is better than them." Consumers should remember to pay attention when purchasing.
In this sun protection performance test, the consumer added a cotton T-shirt for comparison. The result was unexpected. The UV protection performance of this ordinary T-shirt was not only higher than the standard requirement, but also included in the test. 80% of the sun protection clothing is sold on several streets, including big brands such as Uniqlo, Decathlon, Camel, and Keleshi.
Decathlon, Semir, and Pathfinder have extremely poor breathability.
It is not enough to meet the sun protection requirements. The clothes you wear on hot days must be fresh and breathable, otherwise it will be very uncomfortable if some sweat sticks to the skin and cannot be dissipated.
At present, there are no clear requirements for the air permeability of sunscreen clothing products in China. Other textiles such as close-fitting bras require an air permeability greater than 75 mm/s, and the standard for knitted thermal underwear requires greater than 180 mm/s.However, FZ/T 81010-2018 "Trench Coat" stipulates that the air permeability should be ≤50mm/s. Because the windbreaker is used to block the wind, the smaller the air permeability, the better.
Generally, clothing with an air permeability greater than 180 mm/s has excellent air permeability, and the air permeability is greater than 75 mm/s, so you can feel comfortable and not stuffy when you wear it. The results of
show that the air permeability of 7 types of "sun protection clothing" is higher than 180mm/s, among which, Ximi, Beiluoke, Maiori, OhSunny, Jeep5 are even more breathable than cotton T-shirts.
and Decathlon, Semir, and Pathfinder have air permeability of only 11.7, 19.8, 42.8mm/s, not even 50mm/s, and the air permeability is extremely poor. It is so tightly covered that it is more breathable than a windbreaker windbreaker The rate is still low, how boring it must be.
and Decathlon, Semir, and Pathfinder have been sparing no effort to promote the "excellent breathability" of their sunscreen clothing on their official online sales pages.
▲ Decathlon jacket Tmall flagship store sales page
▲ Semir women's jacket Tmall flagship store sales page
▲ Pathfinder men's TIEF skin clothing Tmall flagship store sales page
Xi'an Polytechnic University School of Textile and Materials Professor Xie Guangyin said: "Nowadays very popular skin clothing needs to be light and thin while protecting against the sun. Most of them are coated, which will definitely affect the breathability of the clothing."
Decathlon jackets for this test have poor air permeability As a result, its distributor Dimai (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. replied: "At present, there is no unified national standard stipulating the air permeability requirements of this type of product. According to the consumer feedback collected by our company, no feedback is currently being received. Regarding the discomfort caused by breathability issues."
In addition to being breathable, sun protection clothing also requires a certain degree of moisture permeability. Good sunscreen clothing can not only protect against ultraviolet rays, but also quickly export sweat to the surface of the fabric and dry quickly.
FZ/T 74007-2019 "Outdoor Sun Protection Skin Clothing" requires that the moisture permeability of sun protection clothing should be ≥3000 g/(㎡·24h).
The moisture permeability of the 18 products tested this time is greater than 3000 g/(㎡·24h), and the lowest is 8240 g/(㎡·24h), which has a good moisture permeability function, so you don’t have to worry about sweat not leaking out.
The labels of the three best-selling sun protection clothing are in a mess
The label on the clothing is one of the important components of the product. As the "ID card" of the clothing, accurate label information can truly and clearly reflect the performance, use and maintenance methods of the product. It represents the characteristics of the product and is also a promise to consumers.
At present, the labels of clothing products should meet the relevant requirements of GB 5296.4-2012 "Instructions for Use of Consumer Products Part 4: Textiles and Clothing" and GB 18401-2010 "National Basic Safety Technical Specifications for Textile Products".
Formal clothing labels must include: (1) name and address of the manufacturer; (2) product name; (3) product model or specification; (4) fiber composition and content; (5) maintenance method; (6) ) implemented product standards; (7) Safety categories, etc.
The product model or specification, fiber composition and content, and maintenance methods must be marked on the durable label, so that consumers can still obtain corresponding information from the durable label during long-term use after purchase.
The test results of 18 "sun protection clothing" label specifications showed that nearly half of the products did not meet the relevant regulations.
As for Tmall’s top-selling Bertonton, Beloke, and Ximi products, the logos are even more messy, and the durability labels are extremely simple, not to mention that they don’t meet the requirements at all, and some even have trademarks and hang tags. nothing.
▲The only label on the whole body of Ximi Bingsi Sunscreen
Therefore, it is said that "online shopping needs to be cautious, and it is not feasible to follow the trend". Don't blindly believe in sales, and don't be fooled by the "beautiful price". When buying so-called Internet celebrity or popular products, it is better to choose big brands, as the quality is relatively more guaranteed.
However, there are some cases where "expensive may not necessarily be a good product". For example, the JEEP evaluated this time costs 279 yuan a piece. The sunscreen is not good, and the labeling is not standardized. Who is worthy of this price. Everyone must keep their eyes open and do their homework when purchasing, and don’t buy blindly even if the sun is shining~
Xiaodaochang’s small suggestions
1. When choosing sun protection clothing, remember to check the implementation standards and check whether it is clearly stated on the tag In order to implement product standards, the current national standard is GB/T 18830-2009.
2. Furthermore, check whether the UV protection index value is clearly stated: UPF value. Generally speaking, the larger the UPF value, the better the UV protection effect. GB/T 18830-2009 requires labeling as UPF 40, and T (UVA) AV <5%>
3. If you have high requirements for sun protection, please choose red or other dark-colored sun protection clothing under the premise of sun protection labels, and try to avoid wearing white sun protection clothing containing fluorescent whitening agents, the effect will be greatly reduced.
4. Most of the translucent "skin clothing" or "sun protection clothing" on the market are anti-ultraviolet coatings added to achieve sun protection. The sun protection effect decreases with the number of washings. Some products look thin but are not breathable. good.
5. "Skin clothing" does not mean "sun protection clothing". Some skin clothing does not have sun protection function. Don't be misled by the merchants.
【Special statement】: The test results and mentioned brands in this report are only responsible for the test samples, and do not represent the quality status of the same batch or other models.
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