Vapor Apparel Men's Outdoor UPF 50+ Long Sleeve T-Shirt, UV Sun Protection for Fishing, Running, Hiking, Swimming

I prefer to use clothes instead of sunscreen when I can and on those body parts I can since clothes can’t sweat off or wear off in the middle of a ride. I had some good long-sleeve shirts from REI the last couple of years but they were hard to keep clean and were beginning to wear out. Although I would have liked to have replaced them with long-sleeve hot-weather shirts with front pockets (for use while cycling on recumbent bikes), I can’t seem to find any even from manufacturers that specialize in recumbent gear. So I decided to try these. I usually wear L or XL shirts. I bought these in L and they fit me perfectly (5’10”/200lbs). I think the XL would have been a little loose and blousey on me, the L isn’t snug it just fits right. The colors I chose are white, yellow, and orange. All three are bright and reflect enough light to be very visible and not get too hot when under direct sunlight. I like the yellow and orange more than the white which is borderline translucent. I have received several compliments on the yellow and orange shirts in the couple of weeks I’ve been using them. It’s been darn hot and humid here in NYC the last couple of weeks and these shirts have done their job: I’m not getting any UV exposure through the material, they feel nice on my skin, and the sweat is wicked away very efficiently. I wash them in cold water with other clothes using normal laundry detergent with no softeners, then 20 minutes in the dryer with the other clothes, then I pull them out of the dryer (leaving the other clothes in the dryer) and hang them to finish drying. I hope they don’t stretch out at the cuffs and neck over time, and last as long as the REI shirts did. I wish Vapor would make long pants using this material! edit: I've had my three Vapor shirts for 6 weeks now and still really like them. I've had to snip a few threads here and there but even though they look cheaply made they're holding together pretty well under almost daily use. Two issues: 1- If the slightest bit of bike schmutz makes contact with the shirt it becomes a permanent stain – nothing I've tried will get it out. 2- The shirts are a little delicate: I stumbled into a concrete wall when dismounting from my bike making contact with my shoulder and the shirt developed a (small) hole in that shoulder. I sewed it up and it's still usable but I don't think any other shirt I've ever owned would have shown damage that that insignificant incident. I'd still buy more, I do plan to buy more next year. I like the yellow and orange a lot more than the white (which as I stated above is a little translucent and also shows off the unwashable dirt more clearly). At this price I think I have to accept that they are going to last me only one or two warm seasons of near-daily use rather than three to five years as I became accustomed to with my previous long-sleeve sun-protection cycling shirts that cost 4x as much.

Overall this is an excellent swim shirt. It's looser than most rash guards (which is what I wanted - already have some rash guards) - so it's comfortable to wear around outside the pool area to protect from the sun. Sleeves are a little long, but that's ok, easy to push them up and for those with longer limbs you'll appreciate it. For SPF protection, these seem to do well. Wore one of these (in blue) on a beach vacation, no problems with sunburn under the shirt. Another thing I like is that the neck opening is not too big (so you don't get too much sun there). It's less coverage than my rash guards, but more than what appears out there in one of the other brands of swim shirt. To me, this is a good balance between comfort/wearability outside a pool area vs. a rash guard. Also, did not get as hot as I would have expected given it was a synthetic long sleeve (I think the looser fit helps vs. a rash guard) I wore these in water and they were fine - didn't particularly float up as I was worried given the looser fit. Overall, I would recommend this product, a good solid product at a very fair price. I have this in another color which is great. My only knock on the pearl gray is that when wet it is a little see through. This may or may not bother you given it's a men's swim shirt. I returned mine, no problem and have other colors which are good.

I ordered two of these for a trip to Crazy Horse Monument, Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons, etc. I didn't want to have to grease up with sunscreen every day. Prior to ordering, I measure myself (primarily chest - be honest with yourself on your gut, etc.). In doing so, I ordered XL and the fit was perfect. The material may be slightly heavier than some, but I can't complain. Shirts are very comfortable, and did the job perfectly. Temps on the trip were in the mid '70s, but UV at altitudes over 7000 ft. can be very damaging. No burn at all, and the shirts stayed dry. The only negative is the stitching is coming appart at the wrist on both shirts/one arm (two different ways). One is separating a bit vertically up the sleeve; the other is around the wrist. It's may not be so much a quality issue as the way I used the shirt. At rest stops on the tour, I pushed the sleeves up my forearms to keep the wrist area dry while I washed my hands. This stretched the wrist areas significantly (I'm not Arnold Swarzenegger, but have decent sized forearms). I'm sure this stressed the stitching a good bit in those areas, so quality issue? Not sure I should really expect more but I'm marking 4-stars just because of that. I would buy these again, as they are reasonably priced, decent quality shirts that do the job.

This spring, I've worn 5 different new SPF 50 long sleeved shirts for running. I'm 5-11, 160, 32 W, 38 Chest, 33 sleeve, 16 neck. I run in the mornings when it's cooler. None of these are as light and airy as my Columbia SPF-50 fishing shirt that I mow in but, of course, that's a button-up. Gym People - the thickest/heaviest of the bunch. Fits fairly loosely and the sleeves are long, so they easily cover your hands if you wish. Not that breathable or quick-drying. Best from about 50-55 degrees or if there's some wind and its closer to 60. The others are superior for warmer temps. Columbia - softer and a bit lighter, also breathes better. Has designed hand-covers. Fits a bit more snugly than the Gym P. Fine for mid-50's to low 60's. Coolibar - lighter and more breathable yet. Fits about like the Columbia. No hand covers and the sleeves aren't as long as the Gym P. You can wear them over your hands but there's a bit of stretch. Ideal range would be high 50's to mid-60's. The winners = Mountain Hard Wear Crater Lake and Vapor Apparel. The lightest of the bunch and the most breathable. The VA dries faster than the Crater Lake; the CL is a bit softer. The CL has built-in hand covers; the VA doesn't but the sleeves are long enough to cover. Both work well into the 70's. All 5 are good shirts. For cooler or windy days, I's take the Columbia. For hotter or more humid days, I think the VA might just edge out the Mountain. The Coolibar is a good do-everything choice.

Amazon sells a lot of different brands of these shirts. They’re all good - comfortable and good looking. I feel that this is the best brand

💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 5.17.19: Just ordered 3 more, 1 white & 2 black. I'll more than likely purchase several more so I have one for every day of week ( min ) of 7, plus a couple more so when I use two in one day. 💥💥💥💥 Working out pretty hard so I don't want to get all the same size in case I trim down and need smaller size... 💥💥💥💥 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE SHIRTS. 💥💥💥💥 Durable & Extremely comfortable for regular everyday use and Exceptionally comfortable when cycling or performing any activity where one perspires or sweats alot as they wick wetness away from body and shirt stays dry... 💥💥💥💥 Love these shirts and they fit my body very very good... 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Update 5.15.16: Wore it after being washed and hung dry for first time. It has shrunk at all. Did a 33 mile bike ride on a very warm day and felt comfortable the whole time. 💥💥💥💥 No sunburns, not wet, not cold, not get soaked & wet like cotton after it gets wet. I'm going to get 3 or 4 more... 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Update 5.9.16: Wore shirt for the first time and it performed as advertised. Felt great, comfortable and definitely wicks away sweat and keeps one feeling drying and comfortable, plus as advertised, unlike cotton that get's heavier as it gets wet, this shirt is very, very light. 💥💥💥💥 I washed it, but haven't tried it on since, so I don't know if it has shrunk any. I'll update once I've had chance to wear it again. 💥💥💥💥 If it hasn't shrunk, then I'll purchase a minimum of 2 more for a total of 3 and probably even more for every day use / riding... The shirt really feels comfortable and good against the skin. 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Original Review: I was anxiously and eagerly waiting for this item after reading all the great reviews... 💥💥💥💥 I just received it and put it on. 💥💥💥💥 Feel great, looks great, fits great... 💥💥💥💥 I have long arms and sleeves fit perfect... ( cover wrists and go all the way to base of palms ). 💥💥💥💥 I've been lifting weights and it fits neck, shoulders, chest and arms great... 💥💥💥💥 It's loose fitting but not baggy or tight... 💥💥💥💥 Length is about 12 inches below my waist or even with private parts... 💥💥💥💥 I really love look and feel. 💥💥💥💥 Just hope it's durable after washing and won't shrink as I'll wash in cold water and hang dry... 💥💥💥💥 Hope it'll wick persperation and sweat away and stay dry like it says plus provide UV protection... 💥💥💥💥 If product does at it says I'll buy 3 or 4 more... 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

In Florida and the Caribbean islands in the area, being outdoors during the summer means taking precautions or having a really bad time. I bought two of these shirts to supplement my Hanes sun shirts which work...just okay. These shirts, on the other hand, work excellent. The difference is night and day and more than justifies the difference in price. I can't say enough about how great these shirts are. The fabric is very light and comfortable and they don't cling or bunch up when wet unlike the Hanes shirts. The fit is true to size for an average build person, maybe a tiny bit long in the torso but not enough to really irritate me. I've worn them in all sorts of conditions - on motorcycle rides, at beaches and in the water, on hikes. And they work. Doesn't matter what I'm doing, I don't get sunburnt under the shirt. However, that doesn't mean that no sun gets through. I certainly tan a little under them after spending a lot of time (I mean hours a day for weeks) in the Caribbean sun. They are best for when you're planning to be active in the sun. They do not work great if you're sitting around motionless with no airflow, the fabric is designed to keep you cool by evaporating sweat and they excel at that, but that requires air movement. If you have a medical condition where you can't have sun exposure these are not enough for you. If you just don't want to get sunburnt, these are the ticket.

This soft butter wellow shirt is exactly what I wanted. Perfect!!! It’s such a delight to receive apparel that’s exactly what I wanted. 6 stars!!

Ich bin 1,96 groß und trage Konfektionsgröße 62. Ich bin seit längerem auf der Suche nach einem UV Shirt fürs Fischen und zum Kajaken in der Ägäis. Die meisten Hersteller bieten nur diese engen Shirts an die nur was für Kleinwüchsige taugen. Nur über Amazon USA konnte ich solche Shirts finden, habe aber wegen der hohen Portokosten nie eins bestellt. Das Shirt passt absolut perfekt, Ärmel und auch Oberweite sind schön weit geschnitten, selbst für Kraftsportler gut geeignet. Von der Länge her passt dieses Shirt auch Menschen mit 2,05m Körpergröße. Einfach riesig!!! Dieses Shirt wird in Kolumbien hergestellt und macht wirklich einen sehr guten Eindruck. Verarbeitungs und Materialqualität einfach Top. Ich werde das Shirt demnächst nochmals auf Herz und Nieren testen und werde diese Rezension dann aktualisieren.

Muy comoda, suave y fresca

Dès que vous le mettez vous avez l'impression d'être à l'ombre fait très bien son travail

Fit as expected, sleeves not too tight, so easier for body to breathe in the heat. Bought for sun protection during rowing sessions on the water. Very happy with using the top for this purpose. Will be buying another one.

Protege bien del sol, es cómoda y no ceñida.para nadar no es como ir sin camiseta, pero no molesta mucho. El envío bien