The good news: 4 out of 5 skin cancers are preventable if the skin is properly protected                                

Some facts worth knowing Published by the Skin Cancer foundation:

Clothes can protect your skin against the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. But not all clothing is created equal. The tightness of the weave, the weight, type of fiber, color and amount of skin covered all affect the amount of protection they provide.To receive The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation, sun-protective fabrics must have a minimum UPF of 30. We consider a UPF rating of 30-49 to offer very good protection, and 50+ excellent protection.

Clothing provides one of the most convenient forms of protection against UVR but not all garments offer sufficient sun protection such as UPF50+ garments provides