What is UV STANDARD 801?
With the comprehensive UV STANDARD 801 testing programme, we determine your product’s level of UV protection according to the most stringent specifications.
A product is only awarded the UV STANDARD 801 label if the following criteria are met:
- The product protects against solar radiation similar to that found at the height of summer in Melbourne, Australia.
- The product is suitable for the relevant human skin type.
- The product meets all the UV STANDARD 801 requirements in both a new and a used condition (stretched, wet, mechanical wear and tear, laundering etc.).
What are the advantages of UV STANDARD 801 certification?
- Increased product safety for consumers
- Greater customer confidence
- Increase in your company’s credibility
- Testing by independent institutes
- More stringent test criteria than most international standards
- Test requirements are reviewed annually
- Standard label worldwide
- Regular quality assurance
Who is UV STANDARD 801 suitable for?
UV STANDARD 801 is suitable for all manufacturers, brands and retailers of textile products that can potentially protect people from solar radiation: