Which colour provides the best sun protection?Updated a month ago
All Sun Bella parasols have been rated UVBE 97% which is the Most Effective UVE rating.
The colour of different fabrics can enhance or detract from the UV blocking effectiveness of some fabrics. However, all Sun Bella fabrics are so tightly woven that the colour does not affect the UVE rating of our parasols.
UVE % - 97%
Category - Most Effective
Standard - AS 4174
Fabric - Woven
When shade fabric is used for purposes such as shade structures for human protection, the ultraviolet effectiveness (UVE) may not be an accurate guide to the protection provided and may be less than the measured value due to factors including variations in design, height and size of shade structures, stretching of the fabric, the distance of the fabric from the persons, the direction of sunlight, and the physical location of the persons within the shade structure (e.g. at the edge or at the centre).