Does UPF100 Exist? - Ask Elmo

Does UPF100 Exist? - Ask Elmo

Dear Elmo,

Can I go higher than UPF50?

From super-size Milk Bones to sprawling yards, we are programmed to want more, more, more. So when folks hear we specialize in UPF50 sun shirts, it’s no surprise that some immediately ask:

Can I get a sun shirt with UPF100?

Not from reputable sun shirt sellers. Because no such thing exists. If someone does try to sell you a sun shirt with a UPF100, run for the hills. Or better yet, run to our selection of sun shirts. They’re UPF50, which is the highest rating you’ll find for UPF clothing that is light, airy and enjoyable to wear.

The highest rating for fabrics is UPF50+.

Australia gets credit for being the first place to start rating fabrics for sun protection, a practice they began in the 1990s. And even with American’s penchant for more, you can’t get any higher than UPF50+ for sun protection fabrics.

Quick Note on this UPF100 Blog

This blog is from a series called: Short Answers to Common Sun Shirt Questions. We could have put all the info in one big-long blog but then it would be one big-long thing to read. We’re keeping it short and sweet.

Know that when it comes to sun tips and sun shirt questions, we got you covered – in UPF sun protective clothing to be exact. Visit our Cape Life shop in downtown Cape Coral or shop online right here at CapeLifeApparel.com.

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Written by Elmo Gargulinski

Also known as the Sun King, Elmo Gargulinski has three favorite activities. One is eating. The second is basking in the sun. And the third is answering questions about UPF50 sun shirts and related topics.
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