Journal article
Effect of stretch on the ultraviolet spectral transmission of one type of commonly used clothing
Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, Vol.15(5), pp.171-174
1999
Abstract
The spectral ultraviolet (UV) transmission through stockings was measured in field and laboratory based trials using a spectroradiometer. From these spectral UV measurements, the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) was calculated. The UPF of stockings measured in the field was generally higher than that measured in the laboratory when using a quartz tungsten halogen light as the UV source. The UPF of 50 denier stockings decreased 868% when stretched 30% from their original size. Doctors recommending and patients using high denier stockings for patient photoprotection should be aware of the dramatic decrease in UPF when the stocking is in a stretched position, such as over a human leg.
Details
- Title
- Effect of stretch on the ultraviolet spectral transmission of one type of commonly used clothing
- Authors
- Michael G Kimlin (Author) - University of Southern QueenslandA V Parisi (Author) - University of Southern QueenslandL R Meldrum (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
- Publication details
- Photodermatology Photoimmunology and Photomedicine, Vol.15(5), pp.171-174
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Inc.
- Date published
- 1999
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1600-0781.1999.tb00079.x
- ISSN
- 0905-4383
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450207702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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