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What to wear on a cold spring day with sunshine

Short answer: In March and April there are days with clear blue skies and strong sunshine, but temperatures around 5 ...

Short answer: A south facing bedroom gets plenty of sun and can become warm, especially in summer. With blackout duri...

Short answer: Ultraviolet light breaks the bonds in elastane in the same way it fades dye. The thread turns brittle, ...

Short answer: A window lets a large share of the sun's ultraviolet light through. Clothes left on a windowsill day af...

Short answer: Four hours in harsh sun takes more colour than ten washes. On white, sun is an advantage, but on everyt...

Short answer: Sunburned skin is hot and sore, and anything that fits close or rubs prolongs the discomfort. Choose lo...

Short answer: Drying outdoors is the gentlest and cheapest method. But direct sun fades coloured clothes, so hang dar...

Short answer: Red, black and bright blue fade fastest. Sunlight and heat are the two biggest causes, and you can cont...

Short answer: A fabric's sun protection depends on density, color and moisture, not on which fiber it is made from. T...

Short answer: UPF shows how much ultraviolet light a fabric lets through. Dense and dark fabrics protect more than th...

Short answer: Bamboo and UV protection is partly a myth. All clothing screens out some of the sun's rays, and tightly...