BS 8466:2006
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Hats. Protection against solar UVR. Method of test and performance requirements
Hardcopy , PDF
English
29-09-2006
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Fabric performance (UPF)
5 Design features
6 Test report
7 Labelling
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Test method
Defines minimum ultraviolet transmission requirements for materials used in the construction of hats worn to give some protection from solar ultraviolet radiation.
| Committee |
TCI/66
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 06/30107116 DC. (09/2006)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies minimum ultraviolet transmission requirements for materials used in the construction of hats worn to give some protection from solar ultraviolet radiation. Requirements for dimensions, design and labelling are also included in the standard.
NOTE Babies up to six months are not adequately protected by hats and should be fully shielded from the sun by other suitable means.
| BS EN ISO 139 : 2005 | TEXTILES - STANDARD ATMOSPHERES FOR CONDITIONING AND TESTING |
| BS EN 13758-1:2002 | Textiles. Solar UV protective properties Method of test for apparel fabrics |
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