So we really make an effort to eat and use organic materials when possible, and avoid those chemicals and additives when possible…pretty much impossible in today’s world, but you do what you can, right?
That being said, we live in TEXAS. We are all extremely sensitive to the sun, and really, everyone should be very careful. So we use a lot of sun hats, sun screen, protective gear, etc. In fact, I was just ordering Alex yet another SPF 50 shirt for the summer, when I came across this product…it is supposed to turn any clothing into SPF 30- protected. It costs about $1.50 US per box, and turns clothing washed (in washing machine!) into UVA and UVB protected clothing, for up to 20 washings. We bought some and washed a package of new t-shirts in it. Hubby took it to the lab and did indeed find that there are distinct differences before and after, although the equipment isn’t sensitive to get definitive or quantifiable results lol)
I have NO idea why this isn’t more readily advertised. It is made by RIT, whose products are commonly sold in supermarkets!
https://sunguardsunprotection.com/
Anyway, I just wanted to share so people can decide for themselves. We won’t be doing underclothes or anything :rolleyes: But specific clothes that are worn in the sun often? Definitely yes. Specifically did Alexs swimsuit cover up…
I am quite a skeptic, and was wary of the chemicals in it, but after corresponding with the company and reading a report by the FDA and an article in Scientific American, I decided to give it a try. BTW, the active ingredient is marketed as Ciba Tinosorb FD, which is used in all sorts of Rashguard clothing, among other things, and is extremely similar chemically to commercially available sunscreen
