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About SPF Edit

SPF Edit is a small independent publication about staying sun-safe outdoors. We cover the gear around sunscreen: shade, clothing, hats and eyewear.

How we research

We are upfront about this: we have not bench-tested the products on this site. Our guides rest on three things.

• Manufacturer spec sheets. Key specs come from each maker's own product page. Each product card links to that page and shows the date we checked it.
• Arithmetic you can check. When we compare sizes or weights, we use the maker's numbers and show the units.
• Public safety guidance. Sun safety guidance comes from the EPA, FDA and American Academy of Dermatology. Nothing here is medical advice.

When a maker's own figure sounds optimistic, we label it as the maker's figure.

How we make money

Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Brands do not pay for placement and do not review our articles before publication. Read the full affiliate disclosure.

Corrections and contact

Spot a spec that changed or a mistake in our math? Email [email protected] and we will fix it and note the update date on the page.