EMTHUNZINI Summer Hats
CARRY THE SHADE WITH YOU
The South African sun taught us how important it is to
protect yourself against the sun’s harmful UV rays while
enjoying your time outdoors. With over 10 years of
industry experience we aim to share our expertise by
bringing you collections tailor-made to suit your lifestyle. Using premium quality materials, sustainable production
methods as well as functional & innovative features,
our hats are designed to last. Ensuring that no matter
what outdoor adventure you’re on, you can take sun
protection with you wherever you go.
SUN SAFETY
Wearing a certified UPF50+ sun hat helps reduce your exposure to the sun’s damaging UVA & UVB rays, essential for not only protecting your skin from aging but protecting the deeper layers of your skin preventing the possibility
of irreversible sun damage that could lead to skin cancers.
UV CERTIFICATION & ENDORSEMENT
Samples of our sun protective hats are tested in a Photobiology Laboratory at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (MEDUNSA) and meet the requirements of both the Australian and South African test methods on the Optometrics SPF 290 Analyzer. Sun hats with a UPF test certificate are accepted by dermatologists as well as the Cancer Association in both Australia (Cancer
Council) and South Africa (CANSA – Cancer Association of South Africa), where the UV rays are shown to be some of the highest in the world.
CANSA SEAL OF RECOGNITION
Emthunzini Hats were the first hats to have been awarded the CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) Seal of Recognition. This CANSA SunSmart Choice™ endorsement symbolizes that our products offer the assurance of protection against the harmful effects of the sun.
UPF50+ RATED UV PROTECTION
A sun hat is a physical barrier between you and the sun, unlike SPF sunscreen that needs to be reapplied every couple of hours. The UPF50+ rating means that the hat will block out 97 – 98% of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays and is considered to offer “Excellent” sun protection. UVA protection ensures the deeper layers of your skin are protected from early aging and wrinkles. UVB protection stops your skin from burning, and as we all know sunburn
may cause permanent damage over time.
TRAVEL FRIENDLY SUN HATS
Most of our sun hats can be packed with ease in your luggage depending on the materials used in their design. Some hats can be rolled or squashed flat, whilst others should be handled with care. If your sun hat needs to be packed in your luggage for an extended period of time, you can also place it upside down in your luggage and pack your clothes around the hat.
