Skin Cancer Foundation Approved Hats

Skin Cancer Foundation Recommendation

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer. To earn the Seal of Recommendation, a manufacturer must provide scientific data showing that its product sufficiently and safely, “aids in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin.” The data is reviewed by a volunteer committee of photo-biologists — experts in the study of the interaction between UV radiation and the skin. Wallaroo’s sun protection hats have received this seal of approval.

Wallaroo Hat sitting on a post in front of a mountain

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends the material of every Wallaroo and Carkella hat with a UPF rating and a 3+ inch brim as an effective UV protectant.

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Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation requirements:

An ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 30 or higher
Acceptable test results according to the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists method or AS/NZS Standard
For hats, in addition to the fabric requirements specified above, a minimum brim width of 3 inches

UPF Fabric Protection

Look for our sun icon on our sun protection hats to determine which ones have a UPF rating of 30+ or 50+. These fabrics are tested by the Australian Radiation Protection Agency and block 96 to 97.5% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet radiation, or UV, is present in sunlight. The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) shows how well a fabric protects your skin from solar UV. Always remember that a Skin Cancer Foundation approved hat only protects the skin it covers. Safeguard the rest of your body by wearing sunglasses and sunscreen.

Man in Palmer hat in the mountains playing with a dog

What’s the difference between SPF and UPF?

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is the rating for sunscreens and other sun-protective products. It measures the amount of time it takes for sun-exposed skin to redden. SPF is for creams and cosmetics.

UPF measures the amount of UV radiation that penetrates a fabric and reaches the skin. The tightness of the weave, the weight, type of fiber, color and amount of skin covered all affect the amount of protection provided. UPF is for clothes and fabrics.

Wallaroo Hat Company has donated to many organizations over the years and is pleased to have started a 1% donation program in 2008 specifically targeted to help in the elimination of skin cancer.

Each year, we donate 1% of our profits to skin cancer research, education and prevention in the United States.

Wallaroo donates to The Skin Cancer Foundation (read more about them here), which is the only international organization devoted solely to combating melanoma, the world’s most common cancer now occurring at epidemic levels. Through working side-by-side with The Skin Cancer Foundation, we can truly start to emphasize the awareness in our community.

Melanoma Research Foundation

The MRF is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and a cure for melanoma, they educate patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis, and the treatment of melanoma.

Colorado Melanoma Foundation

The Colorado Melanoma Foundation’s mission is to promote melanoma awareness in Colorado by educating residents about melanoma and sun-safe behavior, delivering preventative skin screening services with The Sun Bus, and providing support for current patients.

Boulder Community Health Foundation

Boulder Community Health Foundation's mission is to provide our community with the highest value healthcare in an innovative, patient-centric environment.

Additional Donation Recipients

Airline Ambassadors International
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief
Adaptive Sports Center
The Breast Cancer Fund
Boulder Community Health Foundation
Boulder Flatirons Rotary Club
Boulder Valley Public Schools
Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center
Children’s Hospital Denver
Colorado Melanoma Foundation
Commerce Children’s Center
Global Education Fund
Hanuman Festival
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
I Have a Dream Foundation
Impact on Education
Jaipur Literature Festival
Lead with Love Foundation
Melanoma Research Foundation
MESA, Moving to End Sexual Assault
Miles for Melanoma
Rocky Mountain Team Survivors
Rocky Mountain PBS
Skin Cancer Foundation
Tebo Cancer Center
UVA Skin Cancer Screening
Dermatology Education
The White Isle Foundation
Women’s Wilderness Institute

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