Introduction of UPF Excel-Based Macro Software

Introduction

With the end of the cold season, temperatures gradually rise as the hours of daylight lengthen. Along with this change in temperature, the garments that are worn gradually become thinner and briefer, exposing a greater percentage of skin to sunlight. Prolonged exposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays that are present in sunlight causes erythema (sunburn), which can in some cases lead to skin cancer. Various products for blocking UV rays are available on the market. UPF protective clothing may contain a label that displays a UPF value (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which indicates the degree to which ultraviolet ray is blocked. This UPF value is a defined reference value that is supported in the United States, Europe and Oceania. Here, we introduce a UPF Excel-based macro software that can easily be used to calculate this UPF value.

October 25, 2013 GMT