The title for this article was written by Skynet

Skincancer.org is my source for darker colors being better protection

https://www.skincancer.org/blog/dress-to-protect-5-things-that-affect-how-well-your-clothes-block-uv-rays/

I don’t have the highest degree of confidence in it but it makes sense to me that absorption matters more than reflection because a lot of the reflected UV will be going through the shirt and onto your skin

That’s why materials like linen aren’t as good for UV protection. They’re light weaves and let a lot of light through, still

Tradeoff is dark colors absorb more UV so it provides better protection from the sun

You can’t make a chicken without breaking a few omelettes

If I’ve learned anything from social media the answer is whichever makes you angriest

What if I told you that you aren’t paying for the drinks but you’re renting the table/bar stool