In the scorching summer, sun hats have become a must-have for going out, which is well known to everyone. However, how to choose the right one? This puzzles many people. While buying any random hat will certainly provide some effect, the sun protection may not be significant. Therefore, this article will discuss how to choose sun hats, so you can enjoy double the sun protection effect with the same budget.
For sun hats, the first thing we need to focus on is the UPF value. The UPF value is a reference for measuring ultraviolet (UV) protection ability—the higher the UPF value, the stronger the UV protection. For example, a UPF value of 50 means that 1/50 of UV rays can penetrate the sun hat, in other words, it can block 98% of UV rays. Internationally, there is no unified standard for measuring UPF, and we don’t need to worry about standards in other countries. Just remember China’s UV protection product standard: when a sample’s UPF value is greater than 40 and the UVA transmittance is less than 5%. Therefore, sun hats must be chosen with a UPF value greater than 40— the higher, the better. If the UPF value is not indicated, you can also distinguish based on materials, colors, etc. Next, let’s talk about the styles of sun hats, which can be roughly divided into baseball caps, visor hats, bucket hats, and all-around sun hats.
Baseball Caps
Baseball caps are stylish and versatile. However, due to their short brims and coverage only in the front, they cannot fully shield the face— the sides and lower half remain exposed to the sun. For better sun protection, it is best to wear them with a sun-protective face mask.
Visor Hats
Visor hats have large brims that can basically cover the entire face, providing good sun protection. For those with short hair, the neck may be easily overlooked. Visor hats are suitable for sports and cycling.
Bucket Hats
The sun protection of bucket hats needs no explanation. With their wide brims, they provide comprehensive coverage. More importantly, bucket hats are fashionable and versatile, suitable for both long and short hair, and even make the face appear smaller. Who wouldn’t love that?
All-Around Sun Hats
These are the ultimate protective hats, offering undoubted (no-dead-angle) protection.
Post time: May-22-2025
