The sun on your skin feels good. However, when hiking, cycling, trail running or on high-altitude treks, UV radiation can quickly become a problem. This is exactly where UV-protective clothing comes in. It helps to block harmful UVA and UVB radiation before it reaches the skin. This is particularly important in the mountains, as UV exposure increases with altitude. What’s more, snow, glacier surfaces and light-coloured rocks reflect the radiation, meaning it hits the body not only from above but also from below.
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