- Sun protection: uv-certified upf 50+ cap, complies with standard nf en 13758-1
- Breathability: breathable fabric with large perforated straps to evacuate heat
- Quick drying: after immersion, the cap regains its initial weight in less than 120 minutes
- Flexibility: drawcord toggle, removable velcro neck, press stud fastening
stay protected and elegant under the sun with our light and breathable cap. Designed for mountain hikers and desert trekkers, it offers unrivalled uv protection.
key benefits:
• sun protection: uv-certified upf 50+ cap, complies with standard nf en 13758-1
• breathability: breathable fabric with large perforated straps to evacuate heat
• quick drying: after immersion, the cap regains its initial weight in less than 120 minutes
• flexibility: drawcord toggle, removable velcro neck, press stud fastening
technical information:
what criteria does uv protection meet?: this cap complies with uv protection standard nf en 13758-1 and gives you real sun protection. A uv-certified cap requires a fabric with a upf index of over 50 and a full-coverage design that covers the face and neck for optimal protection. ; what is standard nf en 13758-1?: this european standard establishes test methods to assess textiles’ capacity to protect against uv rays. It gives a uv protection factor (upf) based on the fabric’s capacity to block uv rays. The products complying with this standard guarantee a certified sun protection level. ; how is the quick-drying speed measured?: the product is first washed three times in the washing machine, and then line-dried. It is then fully immersed in water before measuring the time it tables for it to regain its original weight before being washed. It is achieved in less than 120 minutes, representing how fast it is to dry.