Sun-protective clothing is an indispensable piece of clothing for people in summer, but do you really understand it? Today, I'll introduce it to you all.

Sun-protective clothing originated around 5000 BC. The Egyptians and Indians made early body coverages from cotton, wool and linen fibers, etc. Besides keeping warm and protecting against the cold, it also had the functions of sun protection and skin care. In the Pre-Qin period, ancient Chinese people wore clothes made of kudzu to spend the summer. After the appearance of gauze, it was also often made into summer clothes, which were similar to modern sun-protective clothing. The inspiration for modern sun-protective clothing originated from foreign skin trench coats and windproof jackets. In 2007, modern sun-protective clothing first became popular in the United States and then entered China.

The fabrics and components of sun-protective clothing are quite diverse, mainly including the following types:

- Polyester fiber (polyester) : A common fabric, it is of high strength and wear resistance. Its sun protection factor (such as UPF value) can be enhanced through special processes, and it is easy to clean and dries quickly.

- Nylon: It is light and thin in texture, has good elasticity and excellent breathability. Some nylon fabrics are coated with sun protection to enhance the ability to block ultraviolet rays.

- Cotton or cotton blends: Natural materials, skin-friendly and breathable. However, pure cotton has an average sun protection effect and is often blended with other fibers to balance comfort and sun protection.

- Spandex (elastic fiber) : It is often blended with other fabrics to increase the elasticity of clothes and enhance the comfort of activities. It is suitable for sporty sun-protective clothing.

- Special functional fabrics: Some sun-protective clothing uses ice silk, cool-sensing fibers, etc., combined with moisture-absorbing and quick-drying technology, providing a cool touch and making it suitable for high-temperature environments.

Among these fabrics, polyester and nylon have become the mainstream choices for modern sun-protective clothing due to their excellent sun protection performance and durability. Some products will further enhance their sun protection effect through coating and weaving techniques. As soon as summer comes, the popularity of sun-protective clothing soars. According to different groups of people and different scenarios, sun-protective clothing is becoming increasingly diverse: daily commuting style, mountain and outdoor style, neutral sweet and cool style, Japanese style, cool style, etc. While emphasizing practicality, it also incorporates elements with fashionable aesthetics. In terms of the silhouette, it pays more attention to the design curves and highlights the body contours.

Now everyone should have a better understanding of sun-protective clothing. This summer, let's put on sun-protective clothing, fully enjoy the beauty of summer and show our charm!