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Your legs deserve the same protection as your face.
Legs are the most frequently forgotten area when it comes to UV protection. UV pants with UPF 80 provide reliable protection – whether hiking, practicing yoga, at the beach, or in everyday life.
Legs: The blind spot in UV protection
Face suncreened, shoulders protected – but what about the legs? They are often overlooked. Yet, during many activities, legs are exposed to the sun for hours: while hiking, cycling, gardening, or at the beach. In women, the legs are one of the most common locations for skin cancer – and it is often detected late.
UV damage is cumulative – every unprotected hour adds up. While hiking, cycling, or gardening, legs often receive the full UV dose without it being noticed. Sunscreen on the legs is applied particularly rarely and often too thinly.
When your legs need UV protection
UV radiation doesn't just hit your legs at the beach. In many everyday situations, legs remain unprotected – often for hours.
Hiking & Trekking
Hours in the sun, often at high altitudes. UV exposure increases by 10–12% per 1,000 meters of altitude. Legs are directly exposed.
Outdoor Yoga & Pilates
Outdoor yoga is trending – legs are often unprotected and exposed to the sun in stretched positions.
Running & Cycling
Endurance sports in the sun: 1–2 hours of direct UV exposure. Sweat washes sunscreen off the legs.
Beach & Outdoor Pools
Sand and water reflect additional UV radiation. Legs get the full dose – even in the shade.
Gardening & Leisure
Hours in the garden, on the balcony, or on excursions. UV exposure that many people underestimate as a risk.
Holiday & Travel
Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, the tropics. On holiday, UV exposure is often twice as high as at home – with significantly more time spent outdoors.
Why sunscreen on your legs isn't enough
Applying sunscreen to the legs is time-consuming, often forgotten, and rarely done thoroughly enough. UV pants solve all these problems – instantly and reliably.
UV Pants UPF 80
- Protects instantly from the moment they're put on
- No need to apply sunscreen to the legs
- Stays active during sports and swimming
- No reapplication every 2 hours
- No forgotten spots
- No abrasion from sweat or water
- Dries in 10–15 minutes
Sunscreen on Legs
- Legs are often forgotten during application
- Large surface area: a lot of cream required
- Sticky feeling, sand sticks to skin
- Rubbed off by sweat and movement
- Back of thighs often missed
- Must be renewed every 2 hours
- Studies show: only 25–50% of the recommended amount is applied
The legs account for approximately 36% of the body's surface area. Wearing UV pants reduces the area that needs sunscreen by more than a third – less effort, more reliable protection.
Smart combination: UV pants for the legs, sunscreen only for the face, hands, and feet. Less effort, more protection – without the daily full-body sunscreen routine.
What makes a good UV pant for women
A UV pant must do more than just protect. It has to be comfortable, fit well, and suit an active daily routine – whether for sports, holidays, or gardening.
| Criterion | Recommended | Questionable |
|---|---|---|
| UV Standard | UV STANDARD 801 (tested wet, stretched, used) | Tested only in new condition or no standard at all |
| UPF Value | UPF 80 (less than 1.3% UV transmission) | UPF 30–50 (less reserve during long exposure) |
| Material | Polyamide-elastane (78/22, lightweight, quick-drying) | Cotton blends (heavy, slow-drying) |
| Fit | Feminine cut with full freedom of movement | Unisex cut without adjustment |
| Harmful Substance Testing | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | No independent testing |
| Durability | Physical UV protection through weave density | Chemical coating (washes out) |
| Production | Europe (transparent quality, short distances) | Asia (20,000+ km transport route) |
60% more protection reserve than UPF 50+
UPF 50+ is the industry standard. hyphen exceeds it – under every condition.
Since 2001: UV protection for the whole family
hyphen was founded in 2001 as the first provider of UV protective clothing in Germany. What began with protection for baby skin is today a line for the whole family – from size 68 to XL. The standard has remained the same: UV STANDARD 801, UPF 80, sewn in Croatia.
UV protection does not end at the torso. Those who truly want to protect their skin need protection from head to toe. Same standard, same material, same quality – for every body zone.
UV pants that don't get in the way during sports
Women's UV pants from hyphen consist of 78% polyamide and 22% elastane – a material made for movement. Lighter than cotton, quick-drying, and breathable. The feminine cut fits comfortably without restricting you.
Hiking & Trekking
Lightweight in your luggage, quick-drying, full leg protection even at high altitudes.
Yoga & Pilates
Highly elastic for every position. Breathable and comfortable on the skin.
Running & Cycling
Moisture-regulating and quick-drying. No chafing, no sticking.
Swimming & Beach
Chlorine and salt water resistant. Dries in 10–15 minutes.
Gardening & Leisure
Leg protection for those hours that no one considers "sun time."
Travel & Holiday
Lightweight, packable, quick-drying. Reliable protection in sunny regions.
Why polyamide-elastane is ideal for UV pants
- Lighter than cotton with better UV protection
- Dries in 10–15 minutes (cotton: 2+ hours)
- UV protection physically integrated into the fiber – won't wash out
- Elastane for freedom of movement during any activity
- Flatlock seams – no chafing on the skin
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 – no harmful substances on the skin
- Salt water and chlorine resistant
