Ecologic solutions for UV protection

Abstract

Sun, which is a life source for humans, plants and animals, radiates rays with different wavelengths. A part of these rays are referred to UV rays, and high dosage of these rays can result in many negative effects on humans such as allergies, sunburns, skin aging and even skin cancer. Textile products can be used to prevent these negative effects. Various chemical agents can be applied to textile materials to impart UV protection. Various alternatives have been investigated instead of these chemicals due to their potential problems such as their environmental issues. Natural dyes can impart UV protection properties to textile materials without giving damage to environment and human health. In the literature, there are many studies in respect of UV protection properties of textile materials treated with natural dyes. In this review, detailed information about UV protection of textile materials provided by the natural dyes is given.