I am looking for a shirt that will keep my husband somewhat warm in the ocean water as well as well as provide sun protection. Will this do it?
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The shirt will surely help with its SPF protection, but it feels to me that the shirt adapts to the water temperature quickly. It is a quality shirt. n I found it and shirts like it to be a little difficult to remove after getting out of the water, if they are still wet. Wait fior them to dry (that will be fast), or give him a hand. Good luck.
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These are a fairly heavy gauge material. We wore them in warm water off Key West, June last year, mostly for sun protection, but they would help with some heat loss as well.
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Well... after getting it wet, it really wicked the water and cooled me better than warming, but just wearing paddle boarding and dry it did keep me warmer.
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yes! Its very cool and light to wear since its made with very thin material. Plus the fan doesn't let it heat up (if you live on a tropical island like me this would be an issue).
1303806
great product should be fine to wear in the summer wear a undershirt and a polo shirt good to go
1146990
Not Bad at all!! You can use a couple of products from Turtle wax or leather conditioner from Mother brand and that should help it in protecting it from hot sunny weather up to rain.
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It is not 'lined' but does offer some degree of warmth. I bought mine for use in Hawaii where the water can be a bit cool if you in it for a while. I was definitely comfortable and it kept me from getting sunburned while snorkeling. Not as warm as a wet suit but way less expensive and more comfortable. I would recommend getting a hood for additional warmth and sun protection.
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I think so, it is made out of very thick fabric. We have used shirts like it in the past for the pool and they have held up very well.
722623
I think it would be great because of how light it is. It's also a great windbreaker. I don't think you'd get too hot.
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It will provide partial sun protection but I would recommend a thicker material if fading is an issue. Light color helps with heat reflection
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no your skin will be wet but it will keep you warmer then if you were just wearing a bathing suit.
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Here's a little more info to help you make a decision. My husband is the same sleeve but a 15, sometimes 15 1/2 in the neck. I ordered him a medium in the short sleeve style for Christmas and it was really big. It was so big I almost returned it but since I picked it up cheap on a Lightning Deal I decided to keep it and trying washing it. It's polyester though, so it didn't really help. These shirts are standard wear in our neck of the woods (or should I say water?) ;-). They are not meant to be fitted but they shouldn't be too billowy either. The medium on my husband (who could stand to loose a few) definitely bordered on too billowy. They are very(very) wide and run big through the shoulders. The shoulder seam actually came down about and inch or two into his upper arm. For what its worth, I am going to try a small this time around and hope for a better fit.
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This shirt is designed for warm weather, as it has many different ventilation flaps to help air circulate. It would make for a great hiking shirt on warm hot days, as it keeps you cool and does not hold any type of sweat. It is very thin and lightweight.
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No, it is very thin and would be perfect. If you are wearing it as a T-shirt, then follow the recommendation of many reviewers and order it 2 sizes too big and you will get a snug-looking fit without the snug-feeling. If you want to wear it in the surf -- strong ocean waves -- then follow the manufacturer's size chart and order your correct size for a very tight compression fit.
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It might with floatation a little. I have used it in Hawaii in Salt Water. Salt water help with floatation too so I'm not sure how much the vest helps that way. It sure helps keep me warmer so I can snorkel longer though.
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Form fitting is definately better. I have not found the shirt to be hot but if you are concerned about it, you should order a white shirt that reflects the sun.
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It wouldn't be the best, but it might work. Its not very packable. I have a Columbia Men's Glennaker Lake Rain Jacket for a windbreaker/light rain when I go fishing and think it would probably be better for you. Its VERY packable, actually has a pocket you can shove the whole jacket in to. Plus is has Omni-shield too.
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I checked all sewn-in tags on the shirt. (I don't have the purchase tags anymore) It doesn't say regarding level of UV protection, and I can't recall. I would check with PUMA. Sorry I can't be more help.
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I don't think you would have a problem. I bought this in black and I just spent last Sunday all day at the beach in Miami weather (over 90 degrees), mostly outside walking and sunbathing, and I did not feel hot. If you get it in a color other than black and with the wind factor, I don't any problem wearing this for sun protection.