Why should I choose one of the Solartex brands instead of another kind of sun-protective clothing?
C-Wear was designed in Australia by a mother who wanted to protect her children from the brutal Australian sun. She began manufacturing the exclusive fabric which combines a special dyeing process and unique weave to produce a suit that tests at 50+ SPF/UPF. C-Wear has been around for over a decade now and has been tried and tested around the world. Stingray is known as the “original sun protection clothing company in Australia” while Sun Emporium of Australia has been manufacturing sun protective wear for a number of years. Recently, we have seen a surge in suits and shirts made to mimic the Australian sun protective wear. But these imitators’ suits are often not tested for SPF/UPF and are made of flimsy material that the sun can easily penetrate. Frequently, these items are not chlorine resistant and fall apart after one season of use, whereas our items are made to withstand the sun, chlorine and the ocean, and have been known to last for years. (Chlorine resistant items are noted in
