Research Article

Functionalization of Cellulose Fibres with Oxygen Plasma and ZnO Nanoparticles for Achieving UV Protective Properties

Table 1

Criteria and evaluation of UV protection effectiveness of textiles according to AS/NZ standard.

Protection categoryUPF value% UV radiation blockedUPF rating

Excellent40–50, 50, and moreMore than 97,5%40, 45, 50, 50+
Very good25–3995,9–97,4%25, 30, 35
Good15–2493,3–95,8%15, 20