Everyone knows how important it is to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Applying sunscreen is essential and wearing a hat helps limit your exposure to the UV rays that can cause skin cancer and premature aging. But don’t neglect your clothing. Harmful rays can penetrate standard clothing. Look for shirts that have SPF ratings of 50+ and you know that when wearing them, any areas covered will be well protected.
This makes them a great practical choice when hiking or at the beach and will cut down on the areas you need to apply sunscreen to. Often made from polyester, the fabric your shirt is made from will ideally wick away moisture so you can stay cool, dry, and comfortable as well as protected from the sun.
Hanes Men's Long Sleeve Cool Dri T-Shirt UPF 50+
Stay dry and well protected from the sun
This shirt will keep you cool and dry as well as protected from the sun with a UPF rating of 50+ against harmful UV rays. It has a narrow ribbed collar and is made from 4oz, 100% polyester interlock jersey fabric which is moisture-wicking and rapid drying. Comes with long sleeves in a pack of two.
BALEAF Men's Long Sleeve Shirts Lightweight UPF 50+ Sun Protection
Easy to pull on with flat-lock seams to reduce chaffing.
Made from 100% polyester, this highly breathable fabric wicks away sweat so you stay dry. Rated UPF 50+ to protect your skin from the sun, it’s easy to pull on with flat-lock seams and a no-tag collar to increase your comfort and reduce chaffing. It’s fully machine washable too.
Willit Men's UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie Shirt
Hoodie design means you can protect your neck
Stay comfortable and dry thanks to this shirt’s silky breathable fabric that wicks away moisture. The fabric has a rating of UPF 50+ to protect you from harmful UVA/UVB rays while you stay cool even in direct sunlight. A stylish hoodie design prevents your neck from getting burnt in the sun and there are thumb holes to keep the sleeves in place for extra coverage.
Kanu Surf Men's Short Sleeve UPF 50+ Swim Shirt
Loose fit rash vest that’s at home in the water or out
Much looser fitting than a traditional rash guard, this swim shirt has a UPF 50+ rating to block the sun’s harmful rays. Short-sleeved with raglan seaming and a crew neckline, it’s effective out of the water with wicking technology that makes it great for running or working out. Matching styles for kids are available if you want to hit the outdoors as a team.
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A good sun-protecting shirt is a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe. Particularly if you spend any time outdoors when it’s sunny, knowing that you’re instantly protected is reassuring and lets you concentrate on the areas that aren’t covered by applying sunscreen. We recommend the Hanes Men's Long Sleeve Cool Dri T-Shirt UPF 50+. It’s from a classic brand and won’t let you down when the sun is at its hottest. It’s been designed to provide good coverage and keep you cool and comfortable when the sun is beaming down.
For a shirt that you can wear anywhere including in the water, the Kanu Surf Men's Short Sleeve UPF 50+ Swim Shirt is a good choice. It’s not as tight and restrictive as a traditional rash vest so is well suited to casual days at the beach and in the water rather than high performance board sports.
