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. 2004 Oct 27;4:15. doi: 10.1186/1471-5945-4-15

Table 2.

UPF values, protection class and K/S values of plain weave fabric dyed with natural colorants at different concentrations

Colorant UPF UV Protection Class K/S
Plain weave 2% Madder 11.1 No Class 0.20
4% Madder 15.8 Good 0.28
6% Madder 16.6 Good 0.38
2% Cochineal 28.5 Very Good 0.63
4% Cochineal 34 Very Good 0.79
6% Cochineal 36.6 Very Good 0.99
2% Indigo 43.1 Excellent 1.78
4% Indigo > 50 Excellent 2.56
6% Indigo > 50 Excellent 3.02