Safety: Seirus Sun Thing and Quick Shade Hats
This summer, everyone working outdoors will be interested in the sun-protective accessories such as Seirus Innovation's patented Quick Shade hats and caps (below) Hi-Vis SunThing (below right in hi-viz green).
With an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 25 to 50, the highest available, this gear can block up to 98 percent of direct UVA/UVB rays and 96 percent of reflected UVA/UVB rays, according to tests based on the standards of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
This is important because UV rays are the leading cause of skin cancer. Annually over two million people are diagnosed with skin cancer and between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. The president of the American Academy of Dermatology, Daniel Siegel, calls this "a skin cancer epidemic.”
While sunscreen must be reapplied at least every two hours to provide adequate burn protection, according to the FDA, the UPF of Seirus' sun protective accessories will last the lifetime of the garment and, unlike sunscreen, will not sweat or wash off.
Also, these accessories are designed to cover the neck, face and head like no regular hat can. This is important, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, which recommends those exposed to reflected UV should wear “masks, which will leave very little skin exposed to the wind and sun.”
Hi-Vis SunThing: Seirus’ popular hi-vis SunThing is a seamless multifunctional knit tube ($19.99 MSRP), offering UPF 25 as a single layer and UPF 50 when double layered. The form-fit SunThing comes in one-size-fits-all and measures approximately 16 x 10 inches. It is made with wicking, four-way stretch polyester that easily slips over the head and maintains elasticity.
The SunThing can be worn at least eight ways, including as a facemask, neckshade, headrag, beanie and headband for a broad range of sun protection options to suit the wearer’s needs. The SunThing's hi-vis colorway makes a worker easily noticeable for the ultimate in safety
Patented Quick Shade "Deluxe": With function-driven style, the Seirus "Quick Shade Deluxe Floppy" sun hat ($49.99 MSRP) and "Quick Shade Deluxe Shanty" ball cap ($44.99 MSRP) each feature a built-in relaxed-fabric, adjustable SunThing scarf that can be pulled down and worn as a highly-breathable neckshade (double layered for UPF 50), neck-up or facemask (both single layer for UPF 25).
The double layer blocks up to 98 percent of direct UVA/UVB rays and 96 percent of reflected UVA/UVB rays. Uniquely, the SunThings can also tuck neatly away inside the hats using Seirus' patented "Quick" technology. The hats, caps and scarves are all quick drying.
Patented Quick Shade "Original": Seirus' Original Quick Shade sun hats ($34.99 MSRP) and ball caps ($29.99 MSRP) differ from Deluxe models by offering a snug, form-fit, seamless SunThing scarf -rather than a relaxed-fabric scarf.
All Seirus Quick Shades are made of Supplex, nylon, straw or canvas.
Both the Deluxe and Original Quick Shade hats feature a sun-shielding wide brim and come in S/M & L/XL. Both the Deluxe and Original Quick Shade Shanty ball caps are one size with an adjustable slider. The same for the Original Mesh ball cap. Both the hats and caps are offered in tan with black accent.
SunThing scarves come in Tan, "Camo" (gray/white) or "Digi" (gray/charcoal). All of these hats are also available without a SunThing ($24.99 - $34.99 MSRP).