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Quality and safety
Sun protection to the highest standard
Sun protection is an important factor when choosing a pushchair. All fabrics in the tfk models are tested to the strict New Zealand standard and achieve a UPF value of 50+, which means that up to 98 per cent of UVA and UVB rays are reflected.
Our optional sun protection reflects up to 60 per cent of the rays. Higher protection would restrict transparency and therefore your child's vision.
In everyday life, remember that wet, tight-fitting or stretched fabrics offer less protection. Also make sure that your child is not exposed to the blazing sun for long periods of time.
Sun protection factor and UV protection factor - an important difference
The sun protection factor (SPF) indicates how long you can be exposed to the sun with a sunscreen before the skin starts to redden. However, this factor should not be confused with the UV protection factor (USF/UPF) of fabrics, such as sun protection for prams. The UV protection factor refers to the ability of textiles to keep out harmful UV rays and is given in the same way as the SPF.
Different test methods, incomparable results
The assessment of the UV protection of textiles varies worldwide, which leads to incomparable results. Tests are often carried out according to the New Zealand standard AS/NZS 4399:1996, where the scale ranges from zero to 50+. A value of 50+ means that around 98 per cent of UV rays are reflected. The standard is met if the UPF value is above 15.
In contrast, the European standard (EN 13758-1999) only sets the threshold value at UPF 40. Another test method is the UV Standard 801 according to Hohenstein, which is stricter as it takes into account factors such as material ageing, moisture and stretching. This often leads to lower UPF values, although the scale goes up to UPF 80.
Important to note: Due to the different scaling, the results of the various test methods are not directly comparable with each other.
Therefore, please note the following differences:
TÜV/GS mark
The TÜV/GS mark confirms that the pushchair has been tested by an independent, certified institute in accordance with the EN 1888 standard and the EN 71 toy standard. This includes mechanical tests as well as chemical tests for plasticisers (phthalates), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), perspiration fastness, azo dyes and other heavy metals. In addition, annual tests are carried out directly in the production facilities. Companies bearing this label must be able to present the corresponding certificate at any time. It is important to note that the GS label may only be affixed in conjunction with the testing institute and that the certificates can also be viewed online.
EN 1888
Logos with this label are often manufacturers' own creations. They indicate that the pushchair has at best been tested by an in-house test in accordance with EN 1888, but not by an independent institute and without taking into account the toy standard EN 71. In addition, no annual inspections are carried out by third parties at the production facilities. Designations such as ISO or DIN are misleading in this context, as they have no relevance to the pushchair standard.
