UV Protection Efficiency on Pantyhose and Tights in Combination with Sunscreen

Abstract

In previous studies, it was clarified that the effectiveness of ultraviolet radiation (UV) protection on pantyhose or tights could not be achieved to its full extent on its own due to the increased porosity while being worn. The purpose of this study is to examine the UV protection efficiency on pantyhose and tights in combination with the use of sunscreen. It was found that the conduct of applying sunscreen by itself does not actually provide the indicated SPF, considering the fact that, on average, only a half of the specified amount is usually applied. However, by applying 25% of the specified amount of sunscreen in combination with the use of pantyhose, adequate UV protection efficiency was achieved with more than UPF15 in all samples. Moreover, applying 50% of the specified amount resulted in Excellent Protection with more than UPF40 in all samples. Therefore, it was clarified that the effectiveness of UV protection on sunscreen increased one grade higher when applied in combination with the use of pantyhose than in use by itself.