Protective clothing in the sun.
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چکیده
Sun protecting clothing is clothing designed for sun protection and is producted from the fabric rated for its level ultraviolet (UV) protection. Some textiles and fabrics emloyed in the use of sun protective clothing may be pre-treated with UV inhibiting ingredients during manufacture to enhance their UV blocking capacitiy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nigerian journal of clinical practice
دوره 12 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009