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Sun and Sound Protecting ourselves against a daily danger Taking daily precautions against life's uncertainties is something we are all now accustomed to doing in some form or another. However, many of us are still not properly guarding ourselves against something we encounter more often than we think: the sun. TEXT: JAIME SCHWARTZ | PHOTOS: DOTS
UV radiation that reaches us through the sun's rays is potentially very harmful. “It must be taught that UV damage is a process that lasts a lifetime,”explains Dieter Jansen. “Even without visible features, such as redness or sunburn, steady exposure to UV radiation adds up and can cause severe long term damage.” Mr. Jansen has gained this knowledge through his years as the com-
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pany director of DOTS, an apparel company specialising in clothing with UV protection. Founded in 1996, DOTS has been a leader in the children's apparel market for almost two decades. Developing clothing for their original target market with the utmost functionality in mind eventually led to their interest, innovation and expertise in UV pro-
tection wear.“The demand for this kind of clothing is enormous,” says Jansen.“There are so many people who can benefit, not just children or those who work outdoors. We can also offer a solution for those with skin problems or whose prescription drug treatments cause sun sensitivity.” Beginning by implementing UV protection in swimwear line“Zwimmstoff”, DOTS has since developed two trademarked labels, sunSYrag and sunCOrag, which offer an invisible shield against the potentially cancer-causing radiation from too much sun exposure. Through DOTS “needs Protect” men and women can choose workwear and