How to Choose Outdoor Sun Protection Hats?

In the scorching summer, sun protection Hatshave become a must-have for outdoor activities, which is well-known to everyone. However, how to choose the right one? This puzzles many people. Buying any random hat will certainly provide some sun protection, but the effect may not be significant. Therefore, this article will discuss how to select sun protection hats to enjoy double the sun protection effect with the same budget.  

For sun protection hats, the first thing we need to focus on is the **UPF value**. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is a reference value for measuring anti-ultraviolet Capability. The higher the UPF value, the stronger the anti-ultraviolet ability. For example, if the UPF value is 50, it means that 1/50 of ultraviolet rays can penetrate the sun protection hat—in other words, it can block 98% of ultraviolet rays. Internationally, there is no unified measurement standard for UPF values, and we don’t need to worry about standards in other countries. Just remember that China’s standard for anti-ultraviolet products is: when the UPF value of a sample is greater than 40, and the transmittance of UVA is less than 5%. Therefore, sun protection hats must be selected with a UPF value greater than 40—*the higher, the better*. If the UPF value is not indicated, you can also distinguish them by material, color, etc. Next, let’s talk about the styles of sun protection hats, which can be roughly divided into baseball caps, visor hats, bucket hats, and all-around sun protectionhats.  

Baseball Caps  

Baseball caps are highly stylish and versatile. However, due to their short brims and coverage only in the front, they cannot shield the entire face—leaving the sides of the face and the lower half exposed to the sun. For optimal sun protection, it is best to use them with a sun protection mask.  

 Visor Hats  

Visor hats have larger brims that can basically cover the entire face, providing good sun protection. For short-haired individuals, the neck may be an overlooked area. Visor hats are suitable for sports and cycling.  

 Bucket Hats  

The sun protection effect of bucket hats needs no explanation. With their large brims, they provide comprehensive coverage in all directions. More importantly, bucket hats are fashionable and versatile, suitable for both long and short hair, and can even make the face appear smaller. Who wouldn’t love that?  

 All-Around Sun Protection Hats  

These are the ultimate protective hats, with undoubted protection effects that offer  ( full-around, no-blind-spot protection).