Our
"Hiking Shop" is like no other store in that we strive to supply our customers
with the very best in "UPF SUN PROTECTIVE" apparel and items. Why
not get the highest quality hiking clothing along with the highest sun protection? It's a no-brainer! Check back if you do not find what you are looking for as we have new items on there way. Remember, orders over $100 receive free shipping in the
continental United States.
The items in our Hiking Shop have multiple uses such as: Hiking, Climbing, Trekking, Camping, Running, Walking, and Everyday Wear.
Our Hiking Shop and Store was designed and built on bringing only the very best in outdoor clothing to our loyal customers. We are proud to be one of the first internet companies to retail UPF Sun Protective Clothing in the United States and to this end, and since the establishment of the Alex & Me Company in 1997, we have promoted, held seminars and worked cloesley with many brand names to bring this technology to the outdoor clothing consumer market. Our hiking store has items that can not only be used for hiking, but climbing, trekking, running, walking, gardening and just about any everyday outdoor activity as well.
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Below is the
Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sun
Protective Clothing and Swimwear, which is now considered the industry standard in rating such sun
protective clothing:
UPF Ratings and Protection Categories
UPF
Rating
Protection
Category
% UV
radiation Blocked
UPF 15 – 24
Good
93.3 - 95.9
UPF 25 – 39
Very Good
96.0 - 97.4
UPF 40 and over
Excellent
97.5 or more
UPF50+
Considered the Ultimate in UV Sun Protection
Health Note: UPF Sun Protective Clothing and UPF Sun Protective Swimwear is specifically designed to block the
sun’s harmful UV radiation from damaging the skin (widely known as UVA/UVB/UVC
rays).Exposure to such UV radiation can
not only cause sunburn, but also long lasting damage resulting in premature
skin aging and/or skin cancer. To help the consumer better determine the
protection a garment has, a UPF rating system has been developed.