The beneficial effect of textiles as a barrier to UV radiation has been well documented in literature. Factors affecting UVR transmission of textiles include the chemical nature of the fiber, porosity or cover factor, thickness, weight, and wet processing treatments such as dyes and finishes applied to the textile. However, the review of literature reveals no report on the UV properties of nonwovens. The objective of this study was to determine the Ultraviolet Protective Factor (UPF) of six selected nonwovens. The UPF values obtained were analyzed vis-à-vis the fiber content, thickness and weight of the nonwovens. The relationship of UPF to the cover factor of the nonwovens was also investigated.