Dec - Feb 2026 was another record year for the number of extreme UV days across the whole of Australia.  9 out of 10 days tipped into "Extreme" UV across the northern cities, while the number of "Extreme days grew rapidly in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

To help you understand what the SPF and UPF ratings mean, and how they are measured, we’ve produced this quick summary.  At Crazy Arms Clothing, we use and sell both sun protective clothing and sunscreens, and we’re not here to knock either.  Just help people understand the facts.

Find out the three simple strategies we use to make sure Crazy Arms don't slip down your arms in the middle of your sporting activities.

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Mornings on the beach. One of the great joys of parenthood are early mornings on the beach. Coffee in hand (recycled cup, please), we can watch as our kids are playing in the sand, running...

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