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I wear fishing-style shirts, because there’s a collar to keep the sun off my neck. But, here’s my 2-cents worth on UV clothing: I worked outdoors for most of my life, before the advent of UV clothing. I never once got a sunburn through my clothing. I think the whole UV clothing thing is a lot of hype.Hi all, I’m planning to take a short sleeve top and a long sleeve top with me on my Portuguese Camino this may/june.
I’ve already got my merino tshirt and I love it. Now looking for a long sleeve top.
Everyone seems to recommend merino, but long sleeve merino tops seem to be marketed as being for cool weather, rather as a sun smart option. For example, I like this one from zorali but unsure if it will do what I need it to.
Would a merino long sleeve top still keep me cool and protected from the sun?
Or should I go for a more SunSmart option like this one from Solbari which is polyester.
Or should I go with more of a traditional hiking button up shirt like this Kathmandu one made from recycled polyester?
Keen to hear what’s worked best for you.
Lightweight merino is cool in the heat but for some reason most of them except Smartwool don’t seem to have a UPF rating.Hi all, I’m planning to take a short sleeve top and a long sleeve top with me on my Portuguese Camino this may/june.
I’ve already got my merino tshirt and I love it. Now looking for a long sleeve top.
Everyone seems to recommend merino, but long sleeve merino tops seem to be marketed as being for cool weather, rather as a sun smart option. For example, I like this one from zorali but unsure if it will do what I need it to.
Would a merino long sleeve top still keep me cool and protected from the sun?
Or should I go for a more SunSmart option like this one from Solbari which is polyester.
Or should I go with more of a traditional hiking button up shirt like this Kathmandu one made from recycled polyester?
Keen to hear what’s worked best for you.
Thanks for sharingI used something like this from Craghoppers last year https://www.craghoppers.com/womens-nosilife-adventure-long-sleeved-shirt-iii-seasalt/
It was great, I was walking during a heat wave and it was very hot for me, I'm also very sun sensitive and burn easily. I found the shirt cool to wear light and easy to wash, wondered why I hadn't gotten one years ago!
Columbia also makes these sun button downs.I have a couple similar to the one that @SioCamino mentioned. One is a PFG fishing shirt. The other newer one I got from TravelSmith/Magellan on sale last year. They make a good sun shirt and also an extra layer for cool evenings. Loose fitting and have a front pocket for tissues, chapstick, etc.
Great choice - I wear the male version and one can have sleeves up or sleeves down. I never wear short sleeves on a summer Camino in case I forget to apply sun tan lotion. I've seen too many "lobsters" walking!I used something like this from Craghoppers last year https://www.craghoppers.com/womens-nosilife-adventure-long-sleeved-shirt-iii-seasalt/
It was great, I was walking during a heat wave and it was very hot for me, I'm also very sun sensitive and burn easily. I found the shirt cool to wear light and easy to wash, wondered why I hadn't gotten one years ago!
when I was looking at UV clothing in an REI (a US outdoor shop) The sales person told me that there was no difference in sun protection between the UV clothing or just getting a regular long sleeve shirt!I wear fishing-style shirts, because there’s a collar to keep the sun off my neck. But, here’s my 2-cents worth on UV clothing: I worked outdoors for most of my life, before the advent of UV clothing. I never once got a sunburn through my clothing. I think the whole UV clothing thing is a lot of hype.
Yes, if it is a tightly woven fabric.when I was looking at UV clothing in an REI (a US outdoor shop) The sales person told me that there was no difference in sun protection between the UV clothing or just getting a regular long sleeve shirt!
There are vocal proponents of merino that appear to be in the thrall of the marketing from various wool promotion bodies, including national bodies like Australian Wool Innovation. The polyester garment you have found should be fine, and will be easier to launder and care for generally than a wool garment.Everyone seems to recommend merino
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