SunAlert™

How does SunAlert™ work?
The SunAlert™ UV icon is designed to change color to indicate levels and strength of UV rays. When it is exposed to low levels of UV, the icon shows a sun that appears light pink in color. As the UV rays get stronger, the image becomes a darker shade of red, alerting parents or caregivers the strength of UV rays have reached levels that may be harmful to a child.

How will the SunAlert™ icon react to the level of UV outside?
If there are no levels of UV present, the SunAlert™ patch will be clear. If the UV rays are low (at UV index levels 1 – 3) the SunAlert™ icon will be a light rose color. If the UV rays are higher (above 4 – 8) the SunAlert™ icon will become a darker red.

How long does it take for the SunAlert™ patch to alert a parent or caregiver the UV rays have reached a level that may be dangerous to a child’s skin?
Test results show the patch will change to a pink color within seconds of exposure to UV rays that are equivalent to a UV Level of 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Is the SunAlert™ patch affected by repeated machine washing?
Test results show the UV patch is not affected by routine machine washing. After extensive washing as per label care instructions, the UV patch still changes color after seconds of exposure to UV rays that are equivalent to a UV Level of 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Is the SunAlert™ patch affected by repeated bleaching?
Test results show the UV patch is not affected by routine bleaching. After repeated washing in chlorine water, the UV patch still changes color within seconds of exposure to UV rays that are equivalent to a UV Level of 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Is the SunAlert™ patch affected by dry cleaning?
Test results show the UV patch is not affected by limited dry cleaning. After limited dry cleaning, the UV patch still changes color after seconds of exposure to UV rays that are equivalent to a UV Level of 2 or higher. Dry cleaning is not necessary or recommended for these garments. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Does the color indicator fade or disappear after extended periods of exposure to high levels of UV rays?
Test results show the UV patch will remain pink or red to indicate potentially dangerous levels of UV rays when the garment is exposed to 60 hours of excessive UV rays equivalent to a level 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Is the SunAlert™ patch weather resistant?
After extensive testing under various extreme weather conditions, results show the UV patch will remain pink or red to indicate potentially dangerous levels of UV rays as long as the garment is exposed to UV rays equivalent to a level 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

Is the SunAlert™ patch affected by repeated exposure to salt water?
Test results show that after extensive exposure to salt water, the UV patch will remain pink or red to indicate potentially dangerous levels of UV rays when the garment is exposed to UV rays equivalent to a level 2 or higher. (Test File 1731-110-1)

What styles of garments is the SunAlert™ technology incorporated into?
The SunAlert™ patch can be incorporated in to swimsuits, cover ups, hats, t-shirts, shorts, sun dresses and any clothing items that are worn outdoors, exposed to the sun’s rays.

What is the SunAlert™ patch made out of?
SunAlert™ is a cloth or PVC patch made using photochromic dyes.
The patches and inks are Phthalate free making them free of any
potentially harmful chemicals associated with some rubber,
silicone or plastic products.

How long does it take for the SunAlert™ icon to return to its normal body?
Testing shows the UV icon will take approximately one to two minutes to return to its normal body after exposure to UV rays.