Whether your water sports are on the beach, at the pool, or on the river, it's always a good idea to wear a rash guard. Nobody likes having a sunburn and combined with a high-SPF sunscreen, a rash guard can offer a high level of sun protection. You'll often see people wearing them as a sun shirt with board shorts or as a swim top over a two-piece or one-piece swimsuit.
What does a rash guard do?
Rash guards provide both sun protection and a barrier to help prevent chafing and abrasions that can be common on bare skin during physical activity. They're made of lightweight, quick-drying, breathable fabrics like spandex and lycra. Wetsuits made of neoprene and similar materials also serve as rashguards, but a rash guard doesn't serve as a replacement for a wetsuit.
What are the benefits of wearing a rash guard?
Of course, a long-sleeve rash guard will provide more sun protection than a t-shirt style short-sleeve rash guard, but the fabrics themselves often carry a protection level of UPF 50. It doesn't just end with UV protection, rash guards are also moisture-wicking and can help you keep cool in hot weather. They can be loose-fitting so they don't feel constricting, or a form-fitting compression to stay in place and reduce the chance of being snagged on anything.
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