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Article: Clothing that keeps sun out
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- June 8, 1997
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Sunscreen? Check.
Sunglasses? Check.
Hat? Check.
Think that's enough to stave off harmful rays?
Not necessarily, say the makers of sun-protective clothing, a
growing category of sportswear for the UV-wary. Marketed under such
names as Solumbra, SunSkins and Shades, the specially fabricated
garments reportedly block out most of the rays linked to skin cancer.
Although skeptics might wonder if this is just a way to scare
money out of the sun-sensitive, some experts believe these special
pants, shirts, hats and jackets might benefit people eager to heed
warnings about exposure.
Of course, all clothing offers a degree of protection - plain
old denim, for instance, is effective. But it's not ...