Top 10 UV Protection Clothes

UV Protection Clothing is Stylish and Good for Your Skin

Avoiding the sun as much as possible is crucial when it comes to protecting your skin from melanoma and sunburns. By now we all know that we should be wearing sunscreen daily, but what else can we do to protect our skin?

Sunscreen is the best protection against the sun, but not the only one. UV (ultraviolet) protection clothing is another layer of defense that you can use.

Our Top Picks

Finding UV clothing today is easier than ever, especially online. Look for pieces that have a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Here’s a list of our favorite brands and products that are sun-proof, stylish and breathable.

1. Lululemon Waterside Relaxed UV Protection Long Sleeve: This shirt feels like a normal long-sleeve, but provides very good sun protection (UPF 40+). It’s designed for swimming, features a relaxed fit and is very quick to dry.
2. Solbari Arm Sleeves UPF 50+ Sensitive Collection: For those who want to take sun protection to the next level, these arm sleeves are ideal when wearing short sleeves and wanting to protect arms and hands. They’re lightweight and perfect to always carry in your bag and is accredited UPF 50+ for maximum sun protection.
3. J.Crew Active Swim Bike Short: Streamlined, supportive and with full coverage this short is great for swimming. It’s made from recycled materials and features UPF 50. It comes in a wide range of sizes too for the best fit.
4. Columbia Women’s Anytime Casual Skort: A skirt with built-in shorts underneath is comfortable, practical and stylish at once. It has UPF 50 sun protection and is also good to wear in all weather conditions.
5. Athleta Pacifica Illume UPF Full Zip: This sweater comes in a wide range of sizes and is perfect for warm-weather, vacations, working out and wearing to and from the beach. It’s breathable, made of recycled polyester, and rated UPF 50+. It also has additional coverage for your hands.
6. Outdoor Voices SolarCool 3’’ Short: Designed for outdoor recreation, this lightweight and quick-drying short offers UPF 50 and features a mesh party liner, a carabiner loop and pockets for maximum comfort.
7. The North Face Women’s Horizon Breeze Brimmer: This is a stylish hat that has the right features to protect you from long-term exposure to the sun. It’s made from recycled fabric, offers UPF 40+ protection and features an adjustable shock cord thin strap for the perfect fit.
8. Nike Adventure Women’s Long Sleeve One Piece: This is a very popular option for swimming; this swimsuit offers sun protection, bottom coverage, and light chest support at the same time. It features mesh insets to ensure breathability and help drain the water and accelerate the drying process. It’s also made from at least 75% recycled materials.
9. Coolibar Women’s Malta Travel Shirt Dress UPF 50+: With the high protection of UPF 50+, this long shirt dress is perfect for all-day protection. It has hidden anti-pickpocket side pockets, roll-up sleeves with hidden snaps and convertible hand coverage.
10. Kühl Cabo Kapri: These lightweight pants features a soft UPF 50+ fabric that’s very stretchy and comfortable. It also has a hidden zip pocket for easy and secure use, and two roomy front pockets.

Final Notes

UPF clothing is a type of clothing made with fabrics that protect your skin from the sun. A piece of clothing is considered sun-protective when it has a 30+ UPF rating.

UPF 30 to 49 offers very good protection against sun damage, and UPF 50+ is the best protection since it’s the most adequate option for being directly exposed to the sun for several hours.

Protective clothing isn’t only for people who spend eight hours a day under the blazing sun. If you’re going to the beach, doing yard work or playing outside with your kids, it is important to protect your skin from the sun.