Glossary
The terms behind clothing for warm climates, explained in plain words.
ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency)
ARPANSA, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety.
Camp collar
A camp collar is a one-piece shirt collar with no separate band, so it lies flat and open at the neck.
Nylon
Nylon is a synthetic fibre made from polyamides, long chain-like molecules produced in a chemical plant, almost always from petroleum or natural gas by-products.
UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor)
UPF, or Ultraviolet Protection Factor, is a rating that shows how well a fabric blocks the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching your skin.
UV index
The UV index is a scale that shows how strong the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at a given place and time.
Woven and knit fabric
Woven fabric is made by interlacing two sets of yarn at right angles, while knit fabric is made by forming a continuous yarn into interlocking loops.