How to buy rashguards:

Look for rash guards that are UPF rated. Most of our rash guards qualify for the UPF 50 rating and a few are even rated UPF50+. UPF means Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It’s similar to SPF for sunscreens that we are all familiar with. So a rash guard shirt with UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation through to the skin. Other than UPF, you should look at color; darker is better but hotter to wear if that is a factor. Weight (thickness) is also a factor. Cheap rash guards you may find on the web are very lightweight. We don’t sell cheap quality here but we start at midweight and have heavier shirts such as O’Neill for additional protection. Also as a rash guard stretches, its UPF goes down, so order one large enough! If you've got any other questions, please be sure to check our (FAQ) page covering Frequently asked Questions. We are the AUTHORITY on rash guard products!