Sport Sun Hat Protection For Active People.

Smaller profile, full coverage sun hats. This ultra light design features a full crescent 4 inch sun protection brim that extends around the sides of the head, tapers over the ears, and overlaps the 5 inch rear neck veil. Ponytails may extend through the sizing hole in the rear. These sun hats allow great peripheral vision for outdoor work, recreation, and sports. Sun hats designed for easy travel, pack in totes, golf/tennis bags, or in the dash compartment of your car. 2.2 ounces. Adjustable sizing. 50 UPF. For more on the Sport Sun Hat click here.

Adventure Sun Hat Offers Revolutionary Sun Protection

The Adventure Hat, one of our best selling sun hats was designed with one specific purpose; complete 360 degree solar coverage. It has been awarded an unprecedented 13-point utility patent for sun protection. The utilization of ultra lightweight sun protection fabric allows our hats to feel nearly weightless. The Adventure Hat remains cool and comfortable all day long regardless your activity, gender, or body type. Unique rear sizing tape customizes 2 sizes to fit 98% of all adults. You can feel confident knowing your nose, cheeks, lips, eyes, ears, and neck have an excellent UV shield. Only 3 ounces. Adjustable sizing. 50 UPF. For more on the Adventure Hat click here.

Getting A Sun Hat - Some Basic Questions

Will a sun hat help protect my skin? Are there recommended styles for the best protection?

Hats can help shield your skin from the sun's UV rays. Choose a hat that provides shade for all of your head and neck. For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.

If you choose to wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade.

For the best protection, what material should I look for in a sun hat?

A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays.

Does the color of my sun hat matter?

The amount of shade offered by a particular hat appears to be its most important prevention characteristic. If a darker hat is an option, though, it may offer even more UV protection.

Kid's Sun Hat

Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don't have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful UV rays whenever they're outdoors. Parents, help your children play it safe in the sun and protect your own skin as well. You're an important role model.

This Kids' Play Hat sun hat features a full brim that continues around the sides for cheek and ear protection. Full veil covers back of neck. This sun protective hat includes a chinstrap with cord lock for youth size and breakaway chinstrap for infant, baby and child sizes. Mesh included on child and youth sizes only. 50+ UPF. To find out more about the Kid's Play Hat click here.

Keep An Eye On Child's Exposure To Sun

Turning pink? Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's UV rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. So, if your child's skin looks "a little pink" today, it may be burned tomorrow morning. To prevent further burning, get your child out of the sun.

Tan? There's no other way to say it—tanned skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of your child's skin after time outside—whether sunburn or suntan—indicates damage from UV rays.

Cool and cloudy? Children still need protection. UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage. Clouds do not block UV rays, they filter them—and sometimes only slightly.

Oops! Kids often get sunburned when they are outdoors unprotected for longer than expected. Remember to plan ahead, and keep sun protection handy—in your car, bag, or child's backpack.

Safe Play In The Sun: A Parents Guide

1. Hide and Seek. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it's best to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not to seek relief once it's happened.

2. Cover ‘em Up. Clothing that covers your child's skin helps protect against UV rays. Although a long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best, they aren't always practical. A T-shirt, long shorts or a beach cover-up are good choices, too—but it's wise to double up on protection by applying sunscreen or keeping your child in the shade when possible.

3. Get a Sun Hat. Sun Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids but they don't protect their ears and neck.

4. Shades Are Cool. And they protect your child's eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible.

5. Rub on Sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA/UVB protection every time your child goes outside

What Is The UV Index?

The UV Index was developed by the National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency. It provides a forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to UV rays and indicates the degree of caution you should take when working, playing, or exercising outdoors.

The UV Index predicts exposure levels on a 0-10+ scale, where 0 indicates a low risk of overexposure and 10+ means a very high risk of overexposure. Calculated on a next-day basis for dozens of cities across the U.S., the UV Index takes into account clouds and other local conditions that affect the amount of UV radiation reaching the ground.

The level of danger calculated for the basic categories of the index are for a person with Type II skin. For a person with type II skin, for example, an Index value of 5 or 6 represents a moderate possibility of UV overexposure.

More information about the UV Index is available at the EPA Web site: http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html. You can also call the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hotline at 1-800-296-1996 for more information on the UV Index.

What Can Excessive Exposure To UV Rays Do To My Health?

UV exposure appears to be the most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer and a primary factor in the development of lip cancer.

Although getting some sun exposure can yield a few positive benefits, excessive and unprotected exposure to the sun can result in premature aging and undesirable changes in skin texture. Such exposure has been associated with various types of skin cancer, including melanoma, one of the most serious and deadly forms.UV rays also have been found to be associated with various eye conditions, such as cataracts.

How Can I Protect Myself From The Sun's UV Rays?

When possible, avoid outdoor activities during midday, when the sun's rays are strongest. This usually means the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can also wear protective clothing, such as a sun hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants.

For eye protection, wear wraparound sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV ray protection. And always wear a broad-spectrum (protection against both UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen and lipscreen with at least SPF 15. Remember to reapply as indicated by the manufacturer's directions.

Also, check the sunscreen's expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years. Exposure to extreme temperatures can shorten the expiration date or shelf life of sunscreen.

What Exactly Are "Ultraviolet Rays?

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a part of sunlight that is an invisible form of radiation. UV rays can penetrate and change the structure of skin cells.

There are three types of UV rays: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC). UVA is the most abundant source of solar radiation at the earth's surface and penetrates beyond the top layer of human skin. Scientists believe that UVA radiation can cause damage to connective tissue and increase a person's risk for developing skin cancer.

UVB rays are less abundant at the earth's surface than UVA because a significant portion of UVB rays is absorbed by the ozone layer. UVB rays penetrate less deeply into the skin than do UVA rays, but also can be damaging.

UVC radiation is extremely hazardous to skin, but it is completely absorbed by the stratospheric ozone layer and does not reach the surface of the earth.

When Do I Need To Protect Myself From Sun Exposure?

Protection from sun exposure is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. Any time the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are able to reach the earth, you need to protect yourself from excessive sun exposure. UV rays can cause skin damage during any season or temperature.

Relatively speaking, the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during daylight savings time (9 a.m. - 3 p.m. during standard time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure in the continental United States. UV radiation is the greatest during the late spring and early summer in North America.

Remember: UV rays reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. UV rays will also reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.