Q1. When I click "check out" using the shopping cart, it goes no where

A1. Since the Radicool Australia online store now supports both Australian and USA currencies, the technology to make this possible has also increased.

There are two reasons why this could occur. If you are using Internet Explorer or Netscape to access the Radicool Australia web site, you will require a version no earlier than 5.0. From the moment you click on "Checkout", the new technology is activated. To check what browser version you have, open either of the browsers above and click on "Help" on the toolbar. Click then "About Netscape" or "About Internet Explorer". If you have a version lower than 5.0, update to allow our new shopping cart to function properly on your computer.

If you are using another browser, I suggest you use one of the above to use the Radicool Australia store.

To update use the following links.
Netscape: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp
Internet Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.mspx#EDAA

If you find you do have a browser that is higher than 5.0, the reason may be due to a "block pop-ups" software program you may have installed. If this is the case, disable the software for the duration of your Radicool Australia shopping and click on Checkout.

Q2.  Just how damaging can the suns rays be?

A2. 90% of skin damage occurs prior to adolescence.
As few as six sunburns as a child will greatly increase the probability of skin cancer as an adult.Skin cancer in Australia costs the taxpayer twice that of any other form of cancer including those that are smoking related. Two in every three Australians and two in every five Americans will contract skin cancer throughout their lifetime. Over 90% of sun damage is preventable.

Q3. What are SPF and UPF?

A3. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor)

Both these measure the rate at which you will be protected from burning by ultra violet radiation.  SPF is measured on the skin and will assess the rate of protection of any sunscreen that is applied to it.  UPF is the measure of how much UV radiation passes through fabric.  An SPF of 10 is exactly the same as a UPF of 10.

Q4.  What does SPF or UPF actually mean to me?

A4. If it normally takes 10 minutes for you to get sunburnt then an SPF or a UPF of 10 will extend that by 10 times.  It is critical to understand that when you are exposed to UV radiation you will start to burn inside the first minute and be burnt by the 100th minute in this example (being 10 times 10).

Q5.  What are the limitations of bottled sunscreen?

A5. It can be applied too thinly. It needs to be reapplied regularly. It can be washed, wiped or sweated off. Some areas of the body may be missed during the application process. It has limited ability to protect against UVA widely known as the principal cause in Skin Cancer. Some chemicals in sunscreens can irritate the skin.

Q6.  What are the key advantages of sun protection swimwear?

A6. It addresses all of the shortcomings of bottled sunscreens. Provide a much more effective protection level. Will provide protection against jellyfish in the covered areas. No detrimental side effects.

Q7.  Are there any limitations with sun protective swimwear?

A7. Some brands use standard weight lycra which do not provide the best possible protection particularly when wet, stretched, close to the skin and have been worn. This creates some doubt as to the actual level of protection in a shirt or suit especially when wet or stretched or aged or close to the skin.

Q8.  Are they hot to wear?

A8. The fabric itself does breathe so the chance to get hot is minimised.  Over the years we have never had feedback that they are hot to wear as they are generally worn when swimming.   

Q9.  Why choose Radicool 100+ products?

A9. Radicool Australia has developed a unique fabric that combines a special knit and yarn combination to delivers a much higher SPF/UPF than standard lycra.

All Radicool products are tested to ensure they achieve an SPF/UPF of 100+.  The much higher protection level provides a greater level of confidence that the very best protection will be maintained for the life of the garment.

Radicool Australia is a specialist sun protective swimwear manufacturer with over ten years experience.