夏日防曬大作戰，四招教你選對遮陽傘
Umbrellas aren’t just for rainy days. As everyoneknows, they’re also great tools for blocking thesun。
除了能擋雨，傘還是遮陽利器。這一點地球人都知道。
But picking the right umbrella is tricky. You have tocombine scientific know-how with fashion wisdom tomake the right selection。
但是，挑選一把合適的傘實屬不易。需要科學與時尚相結合，才能做出正確的選擇。
To help you outshine others on the streets and effectively protect your skin, here we havesome suggestions。
為了幫助大家在防曬的同時，還能吸引眾人的眼球，以下是我們的一些建議：
1. Understand the UV protection factor
了解紫外線防護系數
Just like sunscreens, parasols are categorized with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) levelindicating their ability to block ultraviolet rays (UV). UV rays are harmful radiation emitted bythe sun and pose dangers to our skin ranging from minute tanning to even skin cancer andcataracts. A parasol labeled as UPF 30+ lets in less than one-thirtieth of UV rays. According tonational standards, only umbrellas made of materials that have UPF 30+ and restrict thepenetration of UV rays at 5 percent or less are qualified products that can be said to block UVrays. For daily use, you can choose parasols that are labeled at least UPF 30+. But if you stayoutside for a longer time, settle for UV umbrellas or UV parasols that are labeled UPF 50+ orabove, according to Buzzle.com, a general information website。
和防曬霜一樣，遮陽傘也有紫外線防護系數(UPF)等級，用于表明阻擋紫外線效果的好壞。紫外線是由太陽散發的有害射線，對于皮膚有一定的危害，可能導致輕微曬傷，甚至導致皮膚癌和白內障。一把有UPF 30+標識的遮陽傘，能穿透它的紫外線不高于三十分之一。根據國家標準，只有UPF 30+和紫外線穿透率不低于5%的材料，才能算得上是防紫外線產品。日常生活中，可以選擇UPF 30+或防曬系數更高的遮陽傘。但是，根據綜合信息網站Buzzle.com的建議，如果在戶外停留時間較長，應該選擇防曬系數至少為UPF 50+的防紫外線傘或遮陽傘。
2. Fabrics matter
面料很重要
You might only consider the pattern of an umbrella to be worth paying attention to, but don’tignore fabrics! Common umbrella fabrics include satin, polyester, cotton, nylon and othermicrofiber materials. But studies show that polyester’s ability to block UV rays is better thanother materials’. It absorbs and reflects UV rays more effectively。
你可能僅僅考慮了傘的圖案，卻忽略了它的面料。一般傘的面料包括緞子、滌綸、棉布、尼龍以及其他微纖維面料。但是研究表明，滌綸阻擋紫外線的效果比其他面料都要好。滌綸可以更有效地吸收并反射紫外線。
Nowadays, it’s said umbrellas with black coatings inside block the sun better than those withsilver coatings. But according to The Mirror, which once did an experiment on umbrellas, theirUV-blocking abilities are almost the same. So, don’t throw more money at buying umbrellas withblack coatings, as silver is just as good。
目前，有種說法認為，比起銀色涂料，傘內的黑色涂料可以更好地阻擋太陽光。但是，據英國《鏡報》報道，根據他們做的試驗，這兩種涂料阻擋紫外線的效果幾乎是相同的。所以，不要浪費銀子去買黑色涂料的傘啦，銀色涂料同樣是不錯的。
Also, black fabric is better. The color can absorb the UV rays to the maximum. This year, blackumbrellas with colorful patterns inside are particularly popular。
再者，黑色面料好一些。黑色可以最大限度地吸收紫外線。今年，傘內有五顏六色圖案的黑傘特別受歡迎。
3. Consider details
考慮細節
Some girls might prefer to choose light and small collapsible umbrellas that can be put in theirhandbags. But you should ensure an umbrella has a wide diameter to provide maximumprotection and minimum exposure. Umbrellas with arcs between 50 and 60 inches (about 1.3to 1.5 meters) in diameter aresufficient. To resist the wind, choose sturdy umbrellas. Look atthe number of ribs in the umbrella. The more they are in number, the sturdier the umbrella willbe。
有些女孩子可能會選擇輕巧的折疊傘，以便放進包包里。但應該確保的是，傘可以提供最大的保護直徑，將暴露在陽光下的范圍維持在最低限度。傘弧直徑在50-60英寸(1.3米-1.5米)就足夠了。為了防風，還應該選擇比較堅固的傘。挑選時你可以看看傘骨的數量，數量越多，傘就越堅固。
4. Myths about multipurpose umbrellas
晴雨兩用傘的“神話
Many advertisements and commercials claim that their umbrellas can block both UV rays andthe rain. But expert analyzes reveal that once a parasol is used to block the rain, its UVcoating erodes. Gradually, it will lose its ability to block the dangerous rays, CCTV reported. So,if you want to keep your parasol long-term, prepare another umbrella for rainy days。
很多廣告都宣稱，他們的傘既可以防紫外線，又能擋雨。但根據中央電視臺的報道，有專家分析，一旦遮陽傘在雨天用過，其紫外線涂層就會被侵蝕，會漸漸失去阻擋紫外線的功效。所以，如果想延長遮陽傘使用壽命，下雨天還是準備其他傘吧。
Umbrellas aren’t just for rainy days. As everyoneknows, they’re also great tools for blocking thesun。
除了能擋雨，傘還是遮陽利器。這一點地球人都知道。
But picking the right umbrella is tricky. You have tocombine scientific know-how with fashion wisdom tomake the right selection。
但是，挑選一把合適的傘實屬不易。需要科學與時尚相結合，才能做出正確的選擇。
To help you outshine others on the streets and effectively protect your skin, here we havesome suggestions。
為了幫助大家在防曬的同時，還能吸引眾人的眼球，以下是我們的一些建議：
1. Understand the UV protection factor
了解紫外線防護系數
Just like sunscreens, parasols are categorized with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) levelindicating their ability to block ultraviolet rays (UV). UV rays are harmful radiation emitted bythe sun and pose dangers to our skin ranging from minute tanning to even skin cancer andcataracts. A parasol labeled as UPF 30+ lets in less than one-thirtieth of UV rays. According tonational standards, only umbrellas made of materials that have UPF 30+ and restrict thepenetration of UV rays at 5 percent or less are qualified products that can be said to block UVrays. For daily use, you can choose parasols that are labeled at least UPF 30+. But if you stayoutside for a longer time, settle for UV umbrellas or UV parasols that are labeled UPF 50+ orabove, according to Buzzle.com, a general information website。
和防曬霜一樣，遮陽傘也有紫外線防護系數(UPF)等級，用于表明阻擋紫外線效果的好壞。紫外線是由太陽散發的有害射線，對于皮膚有一定的危害，可能導致輕微曬傷，甚至導致皮膚癌和白內障。一把有UPF 30+標識的遮陽傘，能穿透它的紫外線不高于三十分之一。根據國家標準，只有UPF 30+和紫外線穿透率不低于5%的材料，才能算得上是防紫外線產品。日常生活中，可以選擇UPF 30+或防曬系數更高的遮陽傘。但是，根據綜合信息網站Buzzle.com的建議，如果在戶外停留時間較長，應該選擇防曬系數至少為UPF 50+的防紫外線傘或遮陽傘。
2. Fabrics matter
面料很重要
You might only consider the pattern of an umbrella to be worth paying attention to, but don’tignore fabrics! Common umbrella fabrics include satin, polyester, cotton, nylon and othermicrofiber materials. But studies show that polyester’s ability to block UV rays is better thanother materials’. It absorbs and reflects UV rays more effectively。
你可能僅僅考慮了傘的圖案，卻忽略了它的面料。一般傘的面料包括緞子、滌綸、棉布、尼龍以及其他微纖維面料。但是研究表明，滌綸阻擋紫外線的效果比其他面料都要好。滌綸可以更有效地吸收并反射紫外線。
Nowadays, it’s said umbrellas with black coatings inside block the sun better than those withsilver coatings. But according to The Mirror, which once did an experiment on umbrellas, theirUV-blocking abilities are almost the same. So, don’t throw more money at buying umbrellas withblack coatings, as silver is just as good。
目前，有種說法認為，比起銀色涂料，傘內的黑色涂料可以更好地阻擋太陽光。但是，據英國《鏡報》報道，根據他們做的試驗，這兩種涂料阻擋紫外線的效果幾乎是相同的。所以，不要浪費銀子去買黑色涂料的傘啦，銀色涂料同樣是不錯的。
Also, black fabric is better. The color can absorb the UV rays to the maximum. This year, blackumbrellas with colorful patterns inside are particularly popular。
再者，黑色面料好一些。黑色可以最大限度地吸收紫外線。今年，傘內有五顏六色圖案的黑傘特別受歡迎。
3. Consider details
考慮細節
Some girls might prefer to choose light and small collapsible umbrellas that can be put in theirhandbags. But you should ensure an umbrella has a wide diameter to provide maximumprotection and minimum exposure. Umbrellas with arcs between 50 and 60 inches (about 1.3to 1.5 meters) in diameter aresufficient. To resist the wind, choose sturdy umbrellas. Look atthe number of ribs in the umbrella. The more they are in number, the sturdier the umbrella willbe。
有些女孩子可能會選擇輕巧的折疊傘，以便放進包包里。但應該確保的是，傘可以提供最大的保護直徑，將暴露在陽光下的范圍維持在最低限度。傘弧直徑在50-60英寸(1.3米-1.5米)就足夠了。為了防風，還應該選擇比較堅固的傘。挑選時你可以看看傘骨的數量，數量越多，傘就越堅固。
4. Myths about multipurpose umbrellas
晴雨兩用傘的“神話
Many advertisements and commercials claim that their umbrellas can block both UV rays andthe rain. But expert analyzes reveal that once a parasol is used to block the rain, its UVcoating erodes. Gradually, it will lose its ability to block the dangerous rays, CCTV reported. So,if you want to keep your parasol long-term, prepare another umbrella for rainy days。
很多廣告都宣稱，他們的傘既可以防紫外線，又能擋雨。但根據中央電視臺的報道，有專家分析，一旦遮陽傘在雨天用過，其紫外線涂層就會被侵蝕，會漸漸失去阻擋紫外線的功效。所以，如果想延長遮陽傘使用壽命，下雨天還是準備其他傘吧。
