How to Choose Clothing to Prevent Sunburn

If you don't like the feel of sunblock or you've found applying it is a pain, you can prevent sunburn by covering up your skin with clothing. However, there are some things to keep in mind when choosing clothing to prevent sunburn. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Choose non-see-through clothing. Mesh or transparent shirts or bathing suit cover-ups will not prevent you from some sun exposure. If you're prone to sun burning, you may actually get sunburn through these thin clothes. Hold your clothes about 6 inches away from your face and face a light source. If you can see light through the clothing, it may be not tightly woven enough to prevent sunburn.
2. Watch for gaps in the clothing. If your skin is not covered, at all times, from the sun, it is possible to get a sunburn through a lacy detail or through wide button holes.
3. Remember that shirts with collars and long sleeves and long pants will help prevent sunburn easier than t-shirts and tank tops will.
4. Pick clothing that covers up easily sunburned and often forgotten portions of your body such as the back and sides of the neck and the ankles--especially if you're lying out.
5. Wear a hat to protect the face and neck from sunburn. A wide-brimmed hat can be chic and protect your face and neck from sunburn at the same time.
6. Avoid wearing wet garments. Wet garments actually don't protect from the sun as well as dry garments do.