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ACIAD - Australian Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases Foundation, Inc |
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Members discussion forum: we have had to temporarily suspend the forum becuase of IT issues ( Administrator 28 August 2011)
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Clothing Clothing should be dark, and at least medium weight, preventing any light to shine through onto the skin. Gloves should be worn, especially when driving, and as much skin as possible should be covered up. Wear shirts with high collar and long sleeves, trousers or a long skirt, socks and shoes, a wide-brimmed hat and gloves. If you go outside you need to cover up completely. Gloves should be black leather; long sleeve shirts and slacks, such as denim or flannel are good choices. A hat with a wide brim and neck covering should be worn; a hooded sweatshirt is an alternative. Feet should be covered as well. HardYakka have a guide to UV SPF ratings and the amount of UV protection achieved at www.hardyakka.com.au/Content/downloads/upf_rating_guide.pdf Hats, scarves etc The following online firms keep hats/scarves and clothing that have proven to be very helpful when hiding from the Australian sun. www.paddypallin.com.au www.frillneck.com.au www.buff.com.au Most of the Cancer Council shops have some products which may be useful, with many supplying a full range of shirts, gloves, hats and sun protection products. It is worth remembering that the sun control needed by MP people is much more demanding than that required to reduce the incidence of skin cancer. Thus many of the Cancer Council provide might not provide adequate protection for those very sensitive to the light. Lightweight undergarments Patagonia ( www.patagonia.com) supply a range of mountaineer's underclothing which has good solar protection properties. Their lightweight Capilene full sleeve singlets and long johns have been found useful for those with severe skin reactions. Patagonia have recently opened the first Australian store at Torquay in Victoria. Details are at www.patagonia.com.au Leather Gloves For those unable to get out much there are many online shops selling a wide range of leather gloves. Some sites provide good details for correct home measurement and sizing. Amongst these are (i) the South Australian ebay store which sells keenly priced Chinese made leather gloves : (ii) the California based Leather Gloves Online ( http://leatherglovesonline.com/) which sells a wider range including fashion styles (ii) The London based Marks and Spencer ( www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search?node=&field-keywords=leather+gloves&x=0&y=0 ) has always had a good range and has recently reduced their shipping rates to Australia. Lightweight Gloves The outdoor clothing store "Paddy Pallin" sells a range of lightweight "silkweight" jet black gloves, which some members have found very useful when driving in the hot weather. They are available both instore and online. Details are at http://www.paddypallin.com.au/default.aspx?page=123&brand=9 UV Rated Shirts, Overalls and Pants Most of HardYakka's range of Koolgear and Women's workwear ( details at www.hardyakka.com.au/products/koolgear and www.hardyakka.com.au/products/hard_yakka_for_women ) which are rated SPF40+ and SPF 50+ . King Gee produces SPF 30+ range of "workcool" shirts, overalls and pants, designed as tradespeople's workwear which are rated SPF30+ . Their range now covers both mens and womens clothing. ( www.kinggee.com.au/Products/default.asp?section=workcool )
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