Testing materials for sun protection
If you are a business looking for a NATA-accredited laboratory to test clothing materials and shade fabrics for protection against UV from the sun, then we can help. We also test sunglasses, films and transparent materials.
We test to the following standards/test methods:
| Fabrics, garments and hats | AS 4399: Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification |
| Umbrellas and shadecloths | AS 4174: Knitted and woven shade fabrics |
| Sunglasses | AS/NZS 1067: Eye and face protection - Sunglass and fashion spectacles |
| Films, glass and materials | 'UVR Protection offered by Shadecloths and Polycarbonates' published in Radiation Protection in Australia 1995, 13 (2) 50-54 |
| UV hazard assessment | Radiation Protection Standard - Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (RPS 12) |
How it works
Step 1. Complete testing request form.
Step 2. Send ARPANSA sample material or product to test.
Step 3. Apply for a licence and purchase swing tags if applicable, to promote your sun protection rating.
Ultraviolet radiation services - testing and services guide
Our testing and services guide provides an overview of the services we offer:
