Table 3 Mean ultraviolet protection factor (UPF), UPF protection category, mean UVA, UVB and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) transmittance of the films with additives.

From: Enhanced far infrared emissivity, UV protection and near-infrared shielding of polypropylene composites via incorporation of natural mineral for functional fabric development

Films

UPF

UPF protection category

UVAAV (%)

UVBAV (%)

UVRAV (%)

PP BLK

7.99

No protection

14.51

9.21

11.86

RQ

7.34

No protection

15.94

8.56

12.25

RCD

13.05

No protection

8.98

4.02

6.50

RJP

19.57

Good protection

5.97

2.10

4.04

OBS

6.34

No protection

18.33

10.61

14.47

TM

17.37

Good protection

6.88

1.50

4.19

GN

20.42

Good protection

5.71

2.72

4.21

HEM

68.66

Excellent protection

1.55

0.99

1.27

MGN

12.28

No protection

9.42

5.41

7.41

ROCH

506.31

Excellent protection

0.10

0.06

0.08