[rarestia]

Most lamps have shades. Would glass really be necessary to shade from the UV radiation, or are shades enough?

I agree with you on that point as well, helus. There’s no QC in China nor when the products reach our shores. The design companies can blame the manufacturing process despite their poor QC.

[khelus]

Most lamps have shades. Would glass really be necessary to shade from the UV radiation, or are shades enough? ...

Interesting question. IIRC some cloth and some glass can offer some protection, but I don't know how much protection and what affects the amount of protection offered. Perhaps someone with more expertise in UV radiation an answer.