Aqua Shield Bucket Hat by Aqua Design. This is our best priced Aqua Shield bucket fishing hat. UPF 30+ UV guard.
Protect your eyes, ears, and neck with this fishing hat by Aqua Design. Fishing hats made by fishermen for fishermen.
Aqua Shield Bucket Hat is classically designed for comfort. The lightweight cotton blend fabric is imported from Switzerland and features a brushed finish for lasting comfort and easy care. Features sun guard +30 UPF rating. Sizes 6 5/8 - 7 5/8, (20.75" - 24"). Care instructions: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, no bleach. Imported.
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Suggested Wear
Fishing, Sun Guard, Hiking, Golfing, Paddle Sports, Travel, Backpacking, Leisure.
Features
UPF 30+
78% Cotton / 22% Nylon
(Due to cotton content, aqua colors are darker than same colors on microfiber fabric)
2.75" brim with dark underbrim
Adjustable size stretch draw cord
Cordstopper closure
Drawstring / chin strap
Weight: 2.3 oz., 65 g.
UPF Chart
Protection
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UPF Ratings
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Approximate UV Blocked
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Good UV Protection
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15 - 24
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93 - 96%
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Very Good UV Protection
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25 - 39
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96 - 97%
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Excellent UV Protection
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40 - 50+
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97 - 99%
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UPF vs. SPF
UPF is an abbreviation for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. This rating system is used to measure the effectiveness of fabric to protect skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation. For example, a UPF rating of 40 will allow only 1/40th of the sun's harmful rays to penetrate the textile. A rating of 40 or higher is considered excellent, blocking 97 percent of both UVA and UVB rays.
SPF, typically associated with sunscreen, is short for Sun Protection Factor. This measurement determines the length of time it takes for redness to occur as result of sun exposure. If applied correctly, a sunscreen rated at SPF 15 will protect 15 times longer than unprotected skin. This amounts to approximately 93 percent of UVB rays. Some experts believe that no sunscreen should be expected to stay effective longer than two hours without reapplication. Sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB radiation is preferred.
UVA and UVB
Simply stated, UVA exposure contributes to premature aging by damaging the skin's elasticity. Perhaps 90 percent of wrinkles, age spots, and visible signs of aging occur as result of the sun's harmful UVA rays which penetrates the skin more deeply. The carcinogenic effects of UVB rays are believed to cause tanning which is the skin's natural defense against the sun. Unfortunately, it is believed that UVB contributes to the development of skin cancer.
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