Hi, somebody told me that this shirt keeps cool on tropical town tours. Is this true? Or do I need a thicker fabric that keeps the water longer?
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It probably is true because it allows the air to flow thru the shirt. I've used it for basketball games and its much cooler than a cotton shirt
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I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and fits good, but just does not stand up to intense sun exposure. I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and... » Read More I bought the next size up to fit my 18' Bayliner Capri, which is a walkthrough outboard. The size I bought covers the boat, the swim platform and the outboard motor. Size and fit are fine, but the sun is hard on the cover. We live in Redding California, and have 300+ days of intense sun. I park in the sun and I had a tear after the first year. I took it in to a awning maker, but he would not sew it because the fabric was too weakened by the sun. I taped it up with gorilla duct tape and it has lasted a second season that way. The tarp has been waterproof as it advertises, it looks good and fits good, but just does not stand up to intense sun exposure. « Show Less
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I keep mine covered on my dock and it works good. Keeps out the rain water. What I can't say is how long it will hold up to the sun because this is the first summer we've used it. It does keep water out and hornets, etc. that like to nest in my canoe.
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It is porous. Air is able to move through the fabric. It was beautiful new. However, my personal experience in north florida, on the georgia line, it lasted less than one summer. For whatever reason the fabric completely disintegrated!!! COMPLETELY , to nothing. No idea what happened. Full sun midday and shade late in the day. But to further answer your question. No. This is not water proof.
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tight weave but the fabric is not treated against water. you can buy a can of water repellent for about $5 from sporting goods in any big store. by itself as long as you're not hanging out in a torrential downpour and just a quick jog across a parking lot in moderate rain your stuff will stay dry so long as you didn't overstuff the bag. HOWEVER please note the dye does seem to rub off/bleed a little bit. we live in oregon and it rains a fair amount. ive noticed in the 5? months my daughter has been using it that portions of the flap/outside have lost some of the color.
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no, it's a lot more thicker than thin bubble wrap. and it wasn't designed to keep rain water out. this will be the second season for the cover, and although cheap in price, it seems to be effective for what it's sold as. the trick to getting it to stay put, is to use a broom to rake the trapped air to the bleed holes. it surprisingly does a not too bad job of raising the temp just enough to take the edge off. be careful with small tree limbs of leaves with thick stems om them....if they rest over any of the bubbles, the heat will melt it through. all in all.....for the price, it's worth it, just take care of it..... no, it's a lot more thicker than thin bubble wrap. and it wasn't designed to keep rain water out. this will be the second season for the cover, and although cheap in price, it seems to be effective for what it's sold as. the trick to getting it to stay put, is to use a broom to rake the trapped air to the bleed holes. it surprisingly does a not too bad job of raising the temp just enough to take the edge off. be careful with small tree limbs of leaves with thick stems om them....if they rest over any of the bubbles, the heat will melt it through. all in all.....for the price, it's worth it,... » Read More no, it's a lot more thicker than thin bubble wrap. and it wasn't designed to keep rain water out. this will be the second season for the cover, and although cheap in price, it seems to be effective for what it's sold as. the trick to getting it to stay put, is to use a broom to rake the trapped air to the bleed holes. it surprisingly does a not too bad job of raising the temp just enough to take the edge off. be careful with small tree limbs of leaves with thick stems om them....if they rest over any of the bubbles, the heat will melt it through. all in all.....for the price, it's worth it, just take care of it..... « Show Less
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i agree with prior responses. but i would put some padding around it still. Foam sheet perhaps... best thing for me is water tight. Don't get me wrong I won't put it in a tub of water but in the rain it works out well. It's pretty big. I packed a week's worth of cloths and everything i needed for one week in DR in a privet beach house.
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This is off point, but I will say it's a great river bag. Tie a strap to it and dunk it in the river periodically, and it'll keep the water cool even on a desert river trip. It's almost like one of those old evaporative canteens.Hiking, though, and sitting in the sun, it's going to get warm.
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Yes it keeps the water warm if its sunny in the area you live in. I dont know if it would if you live somewhere that it rains alot.
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I live in Florida and bought the shirts to serve as sunscreen any time of the year but they are pretty lightweight and breathable so they don't really keep you very warm on a cool day. They're made to wear in warmer weather and, like I said, they let air flow pretty well and still provide a UPF of 50... I guess the answer is... it's for a hot summer... and they do have nifty tabs so you can roll up and make short sleeves... I love the two shirts I got and the colors are very vibrant. Happy shopping!
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Yes, it's pretty soft fabric and it is breathable. it says you need to treat it with Scotch brite water repellant every year or two.
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Well, I'm not an advanced swimmer, so I'm not entirely sure, but the shirt is lightweight and the material is good - like a compression shirt, but not thick. I think you could swim laps in it, as surfers wear these when wading out into the ocean. It makes for a good athletic shirt, as well, as I even wore this in the class before my swim class to run a mile for a test. I didn't overheat, and it felt cool and my arms could move freely as I ran.
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I use the rash guard to keep warm while doing aqua arobics. The water is supposed to be warm, but it is usually cold. Once out of the water I take it off because it does get cold then.
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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.
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I have only used mine in dryer climates, but it is a sturdy canvas. I would not expect it to prevent water from seeping through in a heavy downpour, but in misty or slightly rainy weather, it should be fine. I'm sure there are products out there to make it even more water resistant if you are often in inclement weather.
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It's great but you have to make sure it is tight when you put it on. I got rain water come in through the sides. That's the only downside.
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I think it does a good job of keeping the water off, plus its softer to your skin then a vinyl. Plus it dries fast. It will look much nicer then a vinyl shower curtain.