What does UV400 mean for sunglasses? Everything you need to know

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What does UV400 mean for sunglasses?

When you buy sunglasses, one of the most important things you need to pay attention to is UV protection. The UV400 rating is one of the key features you should look for in a pair of sunglasses.

🛡️ What is UV400?

UV400 sunglasses have lenses designed to block ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nm. This includes the UVA and UVB rays that reach the Earth's surface.

The important thing is not to choose sunglasses based only on color or how dark the lenses are. A dark lens does not necessarily mean it provides UV protection.

💡 Why is UV protection important?

Our eyes are exposed to ultraviolet radiation daily, not just in summer but throughout the rest of the year as well.

That is why UV400 sunglasses are a good choice for daily use, especially when you are in bright sunlight, at the beach, on vacation, or while driving.

⚖️ Are UV400 and Polarized the same?

No. These are two different features:

UV400: Concerns protection from ultraviolet radiation.
Polarized: Primarily concerns reducing annoying reflections from surfaces such as water, asphalt, and other bright surfaces.

A pair can feature both UV400 and Polarized lenses, thus offering UV protection and reduced glare.

🔍 How to choose sunglasses?

Before you buy a pair, check:

✅ UV400 protection
✅ Lens quality
✅ Proper fit on your face
✅ A comfortable and durable frame
✅ A design that matches your style
✅ Polarized lenses if you want reduced glare

🕶️ UV400 sunglasses from YALOUBA

At YALOUBA SHOP you will find trendy UNISEX SUNGLASSES with UV400 protection, in different designs so you can choose what suits you best.

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