HelioShade´s Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is the same protection factor as sunblock lotions according to COLIPA.
HelioVital products reduce IR radiation (heat radiation) predominantly by reflection, giving our products a distinct advantages over traditional shading systems, which work on an absorption principle.
The utilization life time of HelioVital foils depends on the filtered UV exposure - between 1000 -4000 hours - which is the average annual insolation for Central Europe. The composition and intensity of the sunrays depend on altitude, latitude, season and time of day. It is suggested that the units are being dismantled or covered after sunbathing to prolong utilization lifetime.