The SPF rating for clothing officially is called the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), and it’s similar to SPF in ...

some fabrics are specially designed (and tested) to offer you measurable protection, what experts call UPF clothing," says Marc Hurlbert, CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance. "UPF, or ...

While wearing longer sleeves, hats, and anything else that provides coverage is helpful, UPF clothing is a growing category that keeps sun protection in mind within the fabric construction.