D. Saravanan
2007.3.1Autex Research Journal
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Ultraviolet rays influence living organisms and their metabolisms, causing various effects from simple tanning to malignant skin cancers; textile materials can provide UV protection through light absorbers and suitable finishing methods.
Abstract
Abstract Ultraviolet rays constitute a very low fraction in the solar spectrum but influence all living organisms and their metabolisms. These radiations can cause a range of effects from simple tanning to highly malignant skin cancers, if unprotected. Sunscreen lotions, clothing and shade structures provide protection from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiations. Alterations in the construction parameters of fabrics with appropriate light absorbers and suitable finishing methods can be employed as UV protection fabrics. This paper deals with the deleterious effects of UV rays and protection against them through textile materials.
Citation format
SARAVANAN, D. UV PROTECTION TEXTILE MATERIALS. Autex Research Journal, 2007, 7: 53–62.