[PERTH, February 26, 2015] – Perm-a-Pleat, Australia’s leading provider of school wear for all ages, offers an exciting development in the clothing world with their revolutionary product Protex.

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer victims in the world. Every year, more than 400,000 Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer and about 1,700 die.

Students are susceptible to skin cancer. Children spend their time at school during the peak hours of UV radiation, making them potential victims to the disease. Perm-a-Pleat addresses this problem by producing the innovative line of Protex Polo Shirts.

Anti-UV Radiation Shirts

Protex shirts are specially engineered in Australia by Perm-a-Pleat to protect all students from UV radiation. It provides the highest UV protection, possessing an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 40. The company explains that the UPF as the rating system that measures the UV protection provided by the fabrics, similar to SPF in sunscreens.

With Protex shirts UPF level, wearers are guaranteed to be protected from 97.5% of UV radiation.

Protex polo shirts provide the protection without leaving hazardous chemical imprints. All shirts are guaranteed designed for comfort and come in different colours. According to Perm-A-Pleat, the tighter weave provides a breathable wear for the students, especially during strenuous activities.

Interested customers can visit the company’s website for more details on their Protex polo shirts or browse the wide selection of school wear available for all ages.

About Perm-a-Pleat

Perm-a-Pleat is one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of school wear in Australia. Since 1980, the company has been owned by the Palm family and has already expanded over three generations. The company offers customers an extensive range of garments, which includes jackets, blazers, skirts, trousers, blouses, and ties as well as accessories such as caps, hats, backpacks and belts. Customers are welcome to submit their own designs for garment customisations.

For more information, interested clients may visit http://www.permapleat.com.au/.