Short sleeves leave my arms exposed to the sun (this means reapplying sunscreen constantly). Long sleeves mean I get too hot too quickly (this equals grumpy Meg). A while back a friend told me about sun sleeves (or UV sleeves) and I haven’t looked back. Seriously you will love them! They’re a fitted sleeve that will protect your arms from the sun's harmful UV rays, cool you … [Read more...]
UPF Long Sleeve Golf Shirts for Sun Protection
UPF Golf shirts are not just fashionable; it's also protecting you from the sun. Sun-protective clothing offers one of the most effective forms of protection against skin cancer and other harmful UV radiation while remaining incredibly simple to wear. Unlike sunscreen, it does not need reapplication after every few hours or so. UV exposure degrades chemical bonds in your … [Read more...]
Best Sun Protection Clothing in 2021
Hey, hey all my sun lovers out there! Now I know you’re here because you love being out in the sun and want to update your wardrobe with the latest sun safe gear. Well don’t worry I have got you covered… literally. We are going to check out the best sun protection clothing for you and your families by going over my greatest hits! This article is going to cover the … [Read more...]
Best Sun Protection Swim Shirts in 2021
It's 95 degrees, the sun is shining, the housework is done, what to do now? I know! Go for a swim :) Whether it's in your own pool, your neighbors pool, the local aquatic centre, or the beach - there is nothing like a refreshing dip on a hot day. It's one of my favorite memories from my childhood, swimming all day, every school holidays, with all the neighborhood kids, in my … [Read more...]
What Does UPF Mean?
It’s the weekend, the sun is out and you are excited to head outside to get some sun on your skin. Sunscreen – check Sunglasses – check Hat – check With all the other things you have to remember when heading out into the sun, you would think that simply putting on clothes to cover a majority of your precious skin would be enough to protect those areas from the harsh … [Read more...]
Best Sun Shirts: Ultimate 2021 Guide & Reviews
While we all know the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun's harmful rays, we often overlook the other lines of defense we have to protect ourselves. These include: using shade, sunglasses, hats and, importantly, covering up with clothes. I always thought I could simply put on a t-shirt and be safe. As it turns out, that's not necessarily true! … [Read more...]
