Beachkit NZ and their Australian partners this week received notification that their beach umbrellas offer superior sun protection from harmful rays. ARPANZA performs ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION FACTOR (UPF) testing to New Zealand and Australian standards. Beachkit Beach Umbrellas scored an "excellent" 50+ on the UPF rating of their beach umbrella canopy's. All the more reason this summer to purchase a superior BEACHKIT BEACH AND SHADE UMBRELLA!