Sun shirts for runners who are assessed by our team over the years that we think they have reached the goal. Bid of UPF protection without overheating, which can be a big order on 9,000 feet where the sun is ultra intense!
In the event that you are completely new to the idea of solar easters, let’s do a quick introduction about why you might want more clothing instead of less for your sunny day adventures.
What is UPF in clothing
We have all heard of SPF, the protection scale used for sunscreen. UPF is similar and stands for ultraviolet protection factor. It is an assessment scale that is used to determine how well your shirt can protect your skin against the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.
The assigned number indicates what percentage of the rays of the sun is able to penetrate the material to reach your skin. An UPF rating of 50 means that 50% of the UV rays is blocked.
Why it is better than just using sunscreen
Unlike cotton, these tightly woven shirts offer better UV protection, even before the UPF treatment. This is then layered with an extra UPF coating, which will vary through the brand and we have noticed specifically under some of our top choices, use environmentally friendly coating.
In contrast to sunscreen that you have to request again for a long day on the paths or enjoy summer activities, UPF will constantly protect you.
It is important to know that the protective layer can fade with multiple washes over time. Some brands say around 30-40 washes. You definitely want to wash this equipment in cold water and not put it in the dryer. This will ensure that it takes much longer.
Sun shirts are about more than sunburn
Of course, protecting your body against harmful UV rays is important when it comes to protecting yourself against skin cancer, but as a athlete there are also other reasons to be careful.
Also get a sunburn:
- lowers the ability of your body to cool itself
- Higher core temperature means fatigue, reduced decision -making
- Increases your chance of dehydration
- Ensures that your runs are more painful in the coming days
Heat card and heat exhaustion are real worries on hot summer days, so the better you are protected, the less likely you have to suffer.
Best UPF -Running shirts
There are many options that are there, and although you may think (like I once did) that short sleeves are always the better option in the heat, it’s time to think again.
These options with long sleeves are great for protecting your skin and contain cooling technologies that they make throughout the year.
Lightweight wool – Ibex Springbok Sun Hoodie
You may not think that wool would be a great choice in a summer hoodie, but it is actually excellent to add sweat from your skin. It can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet, and helps to regulate your body temperature by freeing that moisture as a vapor.
- UPF of 35+
- Sizes XS-XXL
- Comes in Rouge, Dusty Blue and Atlantic (W) and Shitake and Mauve Heather (M)
- Versions for men and women
- Available on ibex.com for $ 145
The hoodie is made with Pro Tech Lite® dust and is extremely light and breathable. The hood and thumb holes also offer extra sun protection options.
Bonus cooling feeling – Activeice Spectrum Sun Hoodie
This hoodie is made with Outdoor Research Activeice ™ Tech, which means that the substance is treated with a thermoreactive formula that works with the natural evaporation process of your body.
It is said that it speeds up heat loss and delivers a targeted cooling effect to the parts of you that heat up the fastest.
They are also made with certified Bluesign technology, which means that they meet strict environmental, health and safety standards during the production process.
Loved the feeling of the material about this, because it was super lightweight and for me personally felt much cooler than some other options for long sleeves.
- Upf of 50+
- Sizes XS-XXXXL
- Comes in Stardust, Maldives Heather, Zest Heather and Gray Heather (W)
- Men and Ladies
- Available on Outoresearch.com For $ 90
The thumb holes and hood offer extra protection, and the side splits at the Zoom add that little extra for fit and performance.
No stink here – Freefly Men’s Elevate Hoodie
This hoodie is made of a Lyocell mix. Lyocell is a type of rayon made of cellulose (often wooden pulp) using a closed-lusing process that recycles solvents that are used in production.
It is soft, breathable and moisture, similar to the way cotton does.
David has worn this on many summer days in Colorado for hiking, outdoor events and any other sweaty thing. He thinks it is great that the sun does not feel so intense and it is just as comfortable as it would be temperature in short sleeves.
The shirt is also made with Drirelease® technology built into the yarn, which means that it does not wash away over time. This method ensures that fibers pull the sweat to the surface and helps to try 4x faster than cotton.
- UPF of 30+
- Sizes S-XXL
- Comes in blue fog, rust and shale green
- Versions for men and women
- Available on Freefly machine.com For $ 88
Sustainable casual – Pyrenees T19 Hoodie
The tencel blend keeps you cool and odor-free, together with extremely environmentally friendly. Wait for it … It is made of recycled eucalyptus wood pulp. Don’t ask us science, we can’t tell you how, but can tell you that it creates a really soft very lightweight material.
It dries quickly and moisture and is soft enough to help with all the abrasive worries that you could have. David again to the rescue with testing because Sun shirts are his specialty.
He really liked that it has a casual look, with a loose, true-to-size fit. If it is super hot, he doesn’t like something that feels too tight and catching heat. This
Bonus points for the use of non-toxic chemicals when coating the material to offer that UPF assessment!
- Upf of 50+
- Sizes XS-XXL
- Comes in 8 different colors
- Unisex
- Available on Pathprojects.com for $ 78
Just like the other options on this list, the hood and adjustable cuffs give you options for more coverage, but the Built -in lock to view your watch is unique for this choice.
Temperature control – Kuhl Eclipser Hoodie
Each brand seems to have its own jargon, but what we really give is how it ultimately works? Kuhl steeps this shirt with graphene, which they claim to “lightest and best temperature -regulating material are known to humans”. That is a pretty big task.
But we tend to agree. The shirt feels very thin, comfortable and breathable. Even once you start sweating, it helps to pull that moisture away from the skin, which is the key to regulating body temperature.
- Upf of 50+
- Sizes S-XXXL
- Also available in short sleeves and long sleeve
- Comes in 4 different color options
- Versions for men and women
- Available on Kuhl.com for $ 80
Add some color to your run – Rabbit UPF Deflector 2.0 -Shirt
RTTF coach Laura spends a lot of time on training in the desert sun and swears by her UPF shirts, including Run Rabbit. The lightweight sweater substance is great for both breathing and moisture drainage, and this hoodie has perforations under the arms for extra ventilation.
The waiting hole for this is another professional for us. What can we say, it’s the little things in life that stand out. But moreover, if you are looking for color and patterns, this is your winner.
The hood is cut into a “diving style” with a built -in edge, and there are horlogen windows on both the left and the right wrists.
The flexible, soft texture of this hoodie offers a natural rack that makes it easy to move and unlikely to cause friction problems, making it a good choice for a long day on the paths.
Have you tried one of these shirts? Have you been converted into options with long sleeves in the heat?
We would like to hear about what you think of these options in the comments!
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