BS 8466:2006
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Hats. Protection against solar UVR. Method of test and performance requirements
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2006 | 12 |
This British Standard specifies minimum ultraviolet transmission requirements for materials used in the construction of hats worn to give some protection from solar ultraviolet radiation. Requirements for dimensions, design and labelling are also included in the standard.
NOTE Babies up to six months are not adequately protected by hats and should be fully shielded from the sun by other suitable means.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 3 | Contents 1 Scope 1 2 Normative references 1 3 Terms and definitions 1 4 Fabric performance (UPF) 2 5 Design features 2 6 Test report 5 7 Labelling 5 Annexes Annex A (normative) Test method 7 List of figures Figure 1 – Legionnaire style cap 3 Figure 2 – Simple full brim style hat 4 List of tables Table 1 – Legionnaire style cap 3 Table 2 – Simple full brim style hat 4 |
| 4 | Foreword |
| 5 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 3.1 hat 3.2 solar ultraviolet radiation 3.3 ultraviolet protection factor UPF 3.4 head 3.5 peak NOTE See Figure 1. 3.6 brim NOTE See Figure 2. |
| 6 | 4 Fabric performance (UPF) 5 Design features 5.1 Style NOTE Hats of any design will give some protection from solar ultraviolet radiation. However, areas of the head, neck and face not directly covered can be exposed to direct and reflected solar ultraviolet radiation. Simple caps are inadequate. 5.2 Continuous coverage 5.3 Eyelets 5.4 Dimensions of legionnaire style cap 5.5 Dimensions of simple full brim style hat |
| 7 | Figure 1 Legionnaire style cap Table 1 Legionnaire style cap |
| 8 | Figure 2 Simple full brim style hat Table 2 Simple full brim style hat |
| 9 | 6 Test report a) a reference to this standard, i.e. BS 8466:2006; b) a complete definition of the product tested, including type, colour, source and manufacturer’s reference; c) method of sampling and by which organization; d) conditioning time and any deviation from the standard conditions of BS EN ISO 139; e) number and description of samples tested; f) minimum UPF for each area and colour of the item; g) the solar spectrum used (Albuquerque); h) any deviation from this standard. 7 Labelling 7.1 Permanent label a) size or age range; b) the words “This hat conforms to BS 8466.” 7.2 Non-permanent label/packaging for hats for adults and children over six months |
| 10 | 7.3 Non-permanent label/packaging for hats for babies over six months |
| 11 | Annex A (normative) Test method A.1 Principle A.2 Apparatus A.3 Conditioning A.4 Preparation A.5 Measurement of UV transmission A.6 Calculation and expression of results |
