UV-STOP
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Even when the sun is not visible and it feels cloudy or cool outside, harmful UV radiation still reaches your skin. For people who work outside every day, such as construction workers, gardeners, landscapers and farmers, this means that their skin is exposed to invisible risks all year round. This makes it very important to wear sun protection. In this blog, you can read about the risks associated with UV radiation and how you can easily protect yourself against it with UV-STOP.
UV radiation is always present, even when it is cloudy or when the temperature does not yet feel like summer. What many outdoor workers do not know is that prolonged exposure to UV radiation leads to premature skin ageing, eye damage and an increased risk of skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer in the United Kingdom. Professions that involve working outdoors for long periods of time are at increased risk. Protecting yourself against this is therefore not a matter of luxury, but of health and safety.
Applying sunscreen sounds simple, but in practice it often doesn’t work so well for outdoor workers. Perspiration and physical exertion cause the protection to wear off the skin more quickly. In addition, in many professions it is simply impractical and people often forget to reapply it.
What’s more, the areas most exposed to the sun, such as the hands, arms and neck, are often forgotten. The result? A false sense of security and unnecessary damage from the sun.
Even when you are outside in your free time, for example in the garden, it is important to wear sun protection.
The most practical solution for outdoor workers is to wear protective clothing. UV-STOP Protection Wash ensures that ordinary workwear is provided with a UV-resistant layer.
One wash can transform a T-shirt or work trousers from a standard UPF of 5+ to a protection factor of 30+ to 50+. This means that a much larger proportion of harmful radiation is blocked, without the clothing becoming less comfortable or looking different.
UV-STOP Protection Wash contains no allergens or preservatives and has been tested according to strict British standards. UVwash is an innovation developed by UV-STOP in collaboration with British scientists and is environmentally friendly.
Many people think that UV protection is only necessary in summer, but nothing could be further from the truth.
In spring, the first rays of sunshine can often be treacherous, precisely because your skin is not yet accustomed to them. During the summer months, the sun’s rays are at their strongest and you often spend hours outdoors without interruption.
In autumn, the sun is lower in the sky, but its rays still reach your skin. And even in winter, UV radiation is present. Cold weather and snow do not block the rays. In fact, snow and water reflect sunlight, which only increases its intensity.
In short: for those who work outdoors or spend a lot of time outside, protection is necessary all year round. But even if you are outside in your free time, for example in the garden, it is necessary to wear sun protection.
With UV-STOP, you are choosing long-lasting protection. After just one wash, your clothing will already achieve a protection level of up to UPF 50+. You do not need to make any additional investment in UV clothing, as you can simply use your existing workwear.
In addition, the product is hypoallergenic and safe, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It is easy to use. Simply add UV-STOP to your regular wash, without any extra steps. This creates extra protection and is an important addition to sunscreen, so your skin is even better protected.
Construction workers, gardeners and other outdoor workers are exposed to the invisible risks of UV radiation on a daily basis. Where sunscreen is often impractical or insufficient, UV-Stop offers a simple and effective solution. By treating your work clothing as standard, you are protected from the sun.
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