Explore the full range at Cimalp of trekking clothing, we offer here all our UV-protective clothing, lightweight, comfortable and suited to intense heat, providing optimal protection against UV rays.
UV-protective clothing for summer hiking
For summer hikes, protecting yourself from the sun's rays is essential. As you gain altitude, the impact of UV rays on your skin becomes more significant. To preserve your health and effectively protect yourself against UVA and UVB rays, we have developed a range of clothing that will keep you protected.
Lightweight and packable, these are perfect for your summer hiking and guarantee excellent protection. Explore all our best-selling products that will be your companions all summer long:
- Our lightweight, breathable UV-protective t-shirts offering a minimum protection of 30 UPF
- Our long-sleeve shirts for total UV protection
- Our lightweight trousers with UV-protective fabric
- Our hats and caps for total protection with integrated neck flap
Why is it important to protect yourself from UV rays?
UV rays can cause skin damage, such as premature ageing, sun spots or even skin cancer. It is therefore important to protect yourself from UV rays to preserve skin health. There are several ways to protect yourself from UV rays, including using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. It is recommended to apply sunscreen before going out and to reapply every two hours. While avoiding direct sun exposure during the hottest hours of the day. And always wear a hat and sunglasses.
How do you choose UV-protective clothing?
Clothing specially designed for UV protection can offer better protection. It is recommended to choose clothing with a UV protection factor (UPF) of at least 30. Darker, tighter-fitting clothing generally offers better protection than lighter and looser garments. Some manufacturers indicate the UV protection factor (UPF) on the clothing label. It is also possible to hold the fabric up to sunlight to see through it. If you can see through the fabric, it means it is not effectively blocking UV rays.
Trust CimAlp to prepare your next trek and choose your clothing. To complete your kit, we recommend: