How much sun penetrates through parasols?

Most people feel safe from the sun when they are simply staying in the shade. Free from sunscreen, free from the sun’s warm rays, and free from sunglasses or squinting eyes. It is lovely to lie under a parasol, but the problem is that you are not safe from the sun’s rays at all, even though it may seem that way.
You shield yourself from the sun, yes! But the sun’s rays are tricky, and that means you are only shielding yourself from about half of the sun’s rays. But how can that be? The sun’s rays are reflected in almost everything they hit, so you continue to be exposed to strong UV radiation.
Can you get sunburned under a parasol?
Maybe you have experienced it yourself? Lying safely in the shade all day only to come home and discover that you have actually turned as red as a tomato. If you are lying under a parasol by the pool in the garden or perhaps on a sunbed under a parasol on the beach, the sun’s rays will be reflected in the sand and water and indirectly hit your body under the shade of the parasol.
Here, it is also necessary to take into account the condition of the fabric. It can be anything from thickness, color, and finishing that affects how much sun penetrates.
How to secure a parasol with the most possible protection?
You can advantageously look for a parasol with a high Ultraviolet Protection Factor. UPF measures the amount of UV rays that penetrate the parasol’s material and reach the skin. This is often indicated in the description when you purchase a new parasol.
It is a good idea to choose a parasol with a UPF factor of 50+ to achieve the most protection.
Get a handle on your sun protection with a parasol
Shade is your best friend when you want to avoid the sun’s rays – but staying under the parasol can rarely stand alone. Just as sunscreen cannot always save you from sunburn when you are baking in the sun, a parasol cannot always save you either. Therefore, you should always apply sunscreen, even if you are lying in the shade.
If you are not a fan of sunscreen, you can also wear a bit of extra clothing when you are under the parasol. A pair of slightly longer shorts and a T-shirt can work wonders – especially if you have already become a bit red.
Get ready for the sun’s sharp rays
The function of the parasol is therefore more convenient than it is practical.