The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates the effectiveness of fabrics and textiles to shield skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Since we introduced the first Solar Simulator for biomedical research in 1967, we have been providing sun protection measurement products, compliance and testing expertise to contract laboratories, cosmetic, healthcare, textile and apparel manufacturers worldwide. Our decades of…
The effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure on human health and the environment continues to receive greater and more attention from the medical, educational and environmental communities. Since we introduced the world’s first solar simulator in 1967 for biomedical research, Solar Light’s products and capabilities have been providing critical information to support formulation, quality and safety…
The type of lighting used in a home or commercial building can have a big impact on personal comfort, functionality and style. Which lighting for residential and commercial buildings do you use?
Solar Light Co. makes Solar Simulator testing kits specifically for accelerated UV plastics testing. We also have the facilities to perform accelerated UV testing at various levels of humidity and temperatures. The company’s solar simulators use a xenon arc lamp with filters and lenses to produce the entire solar UV spectrum. They generate the light…
What exactly is UV testing and how does it contribute to our society? This is an easy question to answer, seeing as how UV testing has become not only an integral part our industry, but to the American public in general. Solar Light Company offers many services, including UV testing, so we have a pretty…
Every year, scientists put their knowledge to work in their laboratories to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the solar radiation resistance of different products, whether it’s a cosmetic, a sunscreen or even a sun-resistant shirt. Solar Light was founded in 1967, and since then, we’ve developed and refined the most effective instruments for…
