Play it Safe with Defensive Clothing this Summer
Clothing has come along way in ways of protecting us. They can block UV rays, insects and even help if you have alergic reactions. Here is a guide to help you understand the latest on high-tech threads.
• Insect Repellent Apparel: Buzz Off clothing keeps mosquitoes and other bugs away with permethrin. A safe synthetic version of a natural bug repellent, permethrin is applieth to the clothing and lasts for 25 washes. Like Coolibar clothing.
Who needs it: Any tots spending a lot of time in buggy areas (you won’t have to slather them head-to-toe with chemicsl anymore. They carry pants, shirts and outerwear.
• UV-Protection Factor (UPF) Clothing: Sunscreen applied to the fabric guards against ultrviolet radiation. The clothing is rated like sunscreen, look for items with a UPF of at least 40 and the Skin Cancer Foundation seal. Like Jonano clothing.
Who needs it: Kids who should-circuit when you attempt to apply lotion; fair-skinned kids who need extra protection.
• Hypoallergenic Attire: Clothing made from natural bamboo or a silky sunthetic fabric called Dermasoft soothes delicate skin. Both fabris wick away moisture and anre antimicrobial.
Who needs it: Little ones with irritated skin caused by allergies or conditions like eczema (particularly common in babies).
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Fix all the leaky faucets in your home, whether they are outside or inside. Water that is just dripping from a leaky faucet waste more water than it would 5 baths a day in a week period. Leaky faucet (fast drip): 20–30 gallons per day. Leaky faucet (slow drip): 5–10 gallons per day. You can determine how much water your faucets waste during a 24 hour period by clicking here.
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