Under the sun, always protected thanks to UPF 50+ technology
22 June 2026
Before starting the day on the construction site, checking equipment is an essential ritual: helmet positioned, shoes laced, gloves ready. Often, however, there is a risk of forgetting the most invisible danger: ultraviolet rays.
For those who spend the entire day outdoors – moving between hot asphalt, the height of scaffolding, or agricultural land – the sun is not simply a weather note that makes the day more tiring. It is a concrete risk agent for skin health. From this awareness stems Kapriol's choice to develop specific solutions for high temperatures, created to go beyond the concept of simple workwear. The goal is to offer garments capable of letting the body breathe and, at the same time, acting as a real solar barrier to be worn every day. Moreover, the most effective prevention on site is born precisely from the culture of safety and the sharing of good practices among professionals, especially in the hottest months.
While in other contexts we hear about different protection indices, in the world of technical fabrics protective efficacy is strictly measured in UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), according to consolidated international standards.
But what does a UPF 50+ level guarantee in practice? It means relying on a fabric capable of effectively shielding harmful UVA and UVB radiation, maintaining its effectiveness even under intense, direct, and prolonged sun exposure. The real strength of this technology lies in its structural nature. We are not talking about protection linked to superficial chemical treatments that risk fading with washing, but about safety inherent in the very nature of the garment, made with high-density yarns and a weave so tight that it blocks radiation directly at the source.
Kapriol has concentrated this performance into three targeted, lightweight, and incredibly robust offerings, designed down to the smallest technical details not to give in to fatigue.
The first of these three garments is represented by the Tropic long trousers, made of the proven Kflex HD fabric. This technology allows combining very high resistance to wear with that essential elasticity to support every movement in the field. The constant UPF 50+ shielding integrated into the fiber creates a long-lasting barrier over time, while the Quick Dry treatment comes into play to manage sweat, promoting ultra-fast drying that maintains the ideal body microclimate even during prolonged use. For days when the heat gets truly scorching, the ideal solution is represented by the Tropic Shorts, short trousers that guarantee the same robustness and UV protection performance as the long version, but with all the necessary ventilation.
To complete the equipment in the most intense activities, the Quick Dry technical t-shirt represents the ideal partner. Its special Mesh-Quick Dry polyester mesh structure was designed to facilitate the immediate dispersion of heat, drying in a flash. In this case too, the t-shirt is equipped with the UPF 50+ protection factor, ensuring total shielding from the sun for the entire work session.
Whether they are road operators facing the strong glare of asphalt, site technicians, installers, or agricultural and forestry professionals, technical clothing with UV protection is not a simple detail, but an essential work tool. Discussing within teams to choose the most suitable garments for the current conditions – whether opting for the total protection of the Tropic long trousers or for the freshness of the technical bermuda shorts – is the best way to optimize collective safety in the field. Protect your skin, wear Kapriol safety. Because under the most intense sun, safety accepts no compromises.
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Technology: wide field of research that studies the application and use of everything that can be functional to the solution of practical problems. And a practical problem that everyone faces in the various seasons is body temperature. We do physical activity and the body temperature rises and the body produces sweat - and we are hot - and shortly after the sweat evaporates, we immediately feel cold. And here the 37.5 Technology comes to our aid.
How does it work ?
It is a dynamic technology that interacts with the body to determine if it needs heating or cooling. It is activated with moisture and works based on the amount of moisture near the skin. Operation occurs through active particles, consisting of volcanic sand, which capture the infrared energy that the body emits. If there is moisture, it accelerates evaporation to cool; if, on the other hand, there is no humidity, the IR energy is returned to keep the body warm.
Science fiction? No, a technology that solves practical problems and helps keep the body at the ideal internal temperature of 37.5 degrees and the microclimate near the skin at an ideal relative humidity of 37.5%. The quick removal of steam, before it turns into sweat is the key to comfort and by improving comfort, fatigue is reduced and our performance increases.
Fabrics produced with 37.5 technology do not lose their effectiveness following use or washing as the active particles are incorporated in the yarns that make up the garments.
Kapriol proposes the Dynamic 37.5 clothing line for the 2022 collection, composed of garments that are easy to wear and easy to maintain; the most advanced answer for the most demanding professional. 37.5 technology is “Skin Friendly” certified (DIN EN ISO 10993 5 2009 10) in compliance with European standards.