In summer, outdoor camping has become a new choice for many consumers to travel for leisure.
Recently, the market supervision department of Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, issued a consumption reminder to remind the majority of consumers that when buying outdoor supplies such as sky-curtains and tents, they should choose according to the actual scene and environmental needs of their own consumption.
Market supervision departments remind consumers to choose regular brand franchise stores, supermarkets, e-commerce platforms and other channels to buy, considering the cost performance of goods; When purchasing, you should check the tag and durability label information. The tag information should generally include the trademark, the factory name marked in Chinese, the factory address, the product name, and the implementation standard. The durability label information should include the fiber composition and content, the size and specifications, and the washing method.
Carefully check the product status before purchase to see if the product has color difference; There are obvious defects, holes and layers on the surface, and there are degumming and foaming phenomena at the splicing place; Whether there is unseam at the joint, whether there is unseam of the suture; Whether buttons, latches and decorative small objects are sewn securely, etc. GB/ Z27735-2022 "Camping tent" put forward relevant requirements for parts, such as zipper pull head and chain teeth and cloth belt should not be the same color; The zipper on the door should be equipped with double pull first class.
Consumers should choose outdoor equipment according to the actual scene and environmental needs of their own consumption, mainly comparing the performance indicators of waterproof, ultraviolet protection, quick drying, air permeability, model size, portability and adaptation to the crowd.
GB/ Z27735-2022 "Camping tent" the camping tent performance level is divided into 3 categories, different grades, waterproof, durable performance is also different. Level 1 is suitable for infrequent use and short-term use, although it has rainproof performance, but such tents are mainly used in good weather, such as temporary tents for summer weekend camping; Level 2 is suitable for use in general weather conditions, such as poor weather conditions (wet and windy), not for extreme or mountain conditions; Level 3 is suitable for all weather conditions such as hiking, exploring, skiing or extended home.
On the UV protection option, you can view the UPF value. UPF refers to "the ratio of the calculated average effect of UV radiation when the skin is unprotected to the calculated average effect of UV radiation when the skin is protected by fabric". The higher the UPF value, the better the UV protection effect. However, the highest UPF value of textiles in the national standard is 50+, that is, UPF>50.
When considering water resistance, we should pay attention to the coating of the product, the most common is PU coating, the higher the PU value, the better the waterproof performance. However, even outdoor products with waterproof effects are not recommended to be used in bad weather such as wind and rain.