SPF and UPF ratings. How are they tested?

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.

How our Sun Sleeves Stay Up: No More Slipping!

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.

Cloudy, rainy days, and still dangerous UV

On cloudy days, there can still be a very high UV index. The number of high UV days will increase as the planet gets warmer. Repair to the ozone layer has been slowed by other chemicals usage. Cloud cover only filters some of the UV rays.

Can Crazy Arms protect you after the sun goes down? (UPDATED)

Nothing ruins a summer evening more than the constant buzzing of mosquitoes. If you or one of your family are particularly prone to mosquito bites, it can turn a relaxing evening into a sleepless night....

Why we love our kids to play outdoors

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...

Improving the health of our oceans

Recycling ‘ghost’ fishing nets. Every year, around 640,000 tonnes of fishing gear is lost or discarded in our seas and oceans (source: Al Jazeera - Earth Rise, “Fish Net Fashion”, May 2015). The gear traps,...

Our commitment:

1% of all sales are donated to healthyseas.org