Some Color Shades Offer Better Protection Against Sun’s Ultraviolet Rays

Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 12:35 in Mathematics & Economics

Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. Scientists are reporting that the same cotton fabric dyed deep blue or red provide greater UV protection than shades of yellow.

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