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Article: Video Part 2 of 3: Fingerless Sun Protective Gloves + Arm Sleeves

Video Part 2 of 3: Fingerless Sun Protective Gloves + Arm Sleeves - HELIADES UPF Street Clothing
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Video Part 2 of 3: Fingerless Sun Protective Gloves + Arm Sleeves

(Scroll down to view this video) Our Chief Designer Sharone answers questions about our UV Sun Gauntlets which are UPF 50+ fashionable sun protective gloves and arm sleeves for women. 
In this series, Sharone discusses fabric quality and the holy grail of finding a product that is both well made AND made of quality fabric!

Here are the boxes she checks when selecting fabric for our UV Sun Gauntlets collection:

The fabric -
Is the fabric tested and rated UPF 50+?
Is it breathable?
Is it thermo-regulated to keep your skin warm or cool?
Is it odor resistant?
Is it quick drying?
Does it have 4-way stretch?
Is the fabric permanently sun protective?
Is the fabric made in a sustainable manner using renewal energy?
Is the fabric safe for us to wear on our skin? (OEKO-Tex Standard 100 certified?)

If the fabric meets all of the above, is it available in fashionable prints and colors?

Here's Part 2 of 3:

Watch Part 1 of 3 - selecting our fabric suppliers based on OEKO-TEX Standard 100 health and safety for our clients, and sustainability practices for the environment

Check back here to watch Part 3 of 3 - why we chose to manufacture ethically in the USA

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