While it may feel good to have your skin warmed by the sun’s rays, it’s not something to do for hours on end. And when you’re extending your outdoor adventure time in the long daylight hours, it pays to keep cool from heat and protect yourself from the sun.
For my summer excursions, I’ve been wearing the Outerknown Women’s Sun Shirt, made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester that offers UPF 50+ sun protection. It also wicks moisture for those hours on the trail, dries quickly after being in the water, and has silver-free anti-odor properties (so you can pack it for a long weekend and wear it more than once).
The top blends versatility with these technical details, making it ideal to pack on a vacation where you may be spending some solid time outdoors, but also want to look good and be comfortable when you’re stopping in town for a meal or refreshing beverage. Its appearance doesn’t make it stand out as a technical clothing item; it looks just like a standard long-sleeved T-shirt.
I own a lot of sun shirts, considering that I’m outdoors a lot, and this one is softer than the rest of them. It’s already gotten a lot of rotation in my seasonal wardrobe. Two other features that I appreciate are the hidden bungee key holder in the cuff and the front openings at the bottom of the hem for securing the shirt to my board shorts when I’m being particularly active in and around the water.
When it comes to care, machine wash the shirt in cold water and lay flat to dry. You’ll be able to wear it again in no time.
The Women’s Sun Shirt comes in marine, lilac sands, and tawny wood, and lists for $88 on the Outerknown site. Pair it with the brand’s Eclipse Board Shorts with sleek design lines and sturdy enough for play in and out of the water.