Speedo Men's Solid Short Sleeve Uv Swimshirt Regular Fit Rash Guard Shirt (Pack of 1)

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Some swim shirts come with short sleeves, while others are designed to offer fuller coverage with long sleeves. Here are the three main things to be on the lookout for when searching for the right rash guard or swim shirt for you. Rash guards can do a ton of things, including protect your skin from the sun, provide coverage for modesty, shield you from the elements, keep you warmer in cold water, and even wash the dishes*.

Yes, one of the primary functions of rash guards is to help you retain heat while you are swimming in cold water. While they don’t have the same level of warming capabilities as a wetsuit for cold water swimming, they do help prevent body heat from escaping out into the air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short connectors. Speaking of your rash guard rolling up on you, some of them, especially the ones designed for surfing, are hooks that connect your shorts to your rash guard. Do rash guards protect you from the sun? UPF protection. The sun is relentless, and you need a shirt that can extend the time you spend splashing around. Rash guards and swim shirts typically have a UPF rating of 50.

Material. Rash guards and swim shirts are made of a range of synthetic fabrics. The most common fibers used with rash guards for men are Lycra (also known as elastane or Spandex), polyester, nylon, neoprene (the same material wetsuits are made of), and in rarer instances, cotton blends. O’Neill is another one of the big surf and swim companies out there, and the O’Neill Basic Skins Rash Guard is a stylish, comfortable, and long-lasting rash guard for all your aquatic adventures. The shirt looks almost like a wet-suit, but the polyester/spandex blend is super light.Ultimately, the kind of rash guard that works for you comes down to the environment and activities you plan on engaging in while wearing it. Swim shirts are designed to offer comfort as well as protection all day long. Image Credit: Amar Hussain Available in a choice of bright and funky colors, this beautiful girl’s swim shirt is high quality and easy to wear. Made from a soft blend of nylon and spandex, it’s designed to feel soft against the skin, and the durable fabric has been designed to offer a practical and flattering fit.

BPS is one of the lesser-known swim and surf apparel makers, but their rash guard is a killer alternative to the big names on this list. Available in a metric ton of colors, color patterns, sizes, and both long and short sleeve, the BPS Rash Guards are made of a comfortable four-way fabric that is exceptionally comfortable.

Swim shirts, on the other hand, are designed for coverage and sun protection, extending the amount of time you can spend in the water, and so they tend to have a slightly looser fit and a thinner fabric. Swim shirts are typically a blend of polyester and nylon, 100% polyester, or even blended cotton. With how much we were just gushing about the long-sleeve version, you just knew that we were going to include the short-sleeve version as well. Thumb hooks. Rash guards can roll up when we are wrestling our way into a wetsuit. Thumb hooks help keep the rash guard in place so that you can put on your preferred dry or wetsuit on properly. Rash guards do protect you from the sun. By adding coverage, using the right colors, and not being stretched out, rash guards give a high degree of protection from UV radiation.

If you want your swim shirt to be more figure-hugging, consider buying a size smaller. You should also remember that swim shirts aren’t designed to provide compression — you’d need to look at a true rash guard if that’s what you’re after instead. Sleeves Rash guards are great as they are relatively compressive, meaning they won’t soak up a ton of water and hang off your arms while you swim.

There are rash guards that are excellent for high-intensity water athletes while there are swim shirts that are great for playing in the surf and then going for lunch. What extra features do rash guards come with? If you plan on swimming in warmer or more comfortable water, you will want to consider using a swim shirt as an alternative. These particular shirts made for aquatic fun come in a variety of different names, but their benefits remain the same: