Decathlon | Men's surfing UV protection top BRUSH BLK

UV-resistant long-sleeved T-shirt for protection from the sun, even in thewater, and to limit irritation when in contact with the board. Fitted cut anddrawstring for stability in waves. **Key benefits:** * Sun protection: UPF50+ fabric. Sun protection even when wet. Blocks at least 95% of UV rays. * Stays in place in the waves: Drawstring and loop at the top bottom to keep it firmly in place in waves. * Reduced chafing: Tight-fitting cut and seamless panels under the arms. * Quick drying: Quick-drying synthetic polyester material.**Technical information:**How to choose your UV protection T-shirt (Part 1): All of our UV-resistantT-shirts are UPF50+, i.e. they have the maximum level of sun protection. Thechoice between them will therefore be made based on the length of the sleevesand will depend on what it will be used for. The constraints are greatest forsurfing so we decided to build our range primarily for surfing. For surfing,the choice will be made according to the duration of your sessions: 1 hour, 2hours or 3 hours. ; How to choose your UV protection T-shirt (Part 2:According to the duration of the session): 1 hour: Occasional practice. Youcan choose between a loose fit (priority to ease of dressing and comfort whendry) or a fitted cut (priority to comfort when wet). A loop system to connectit to the shorts ensures the stability of the product. 2 hours: Regularpractice. Comfort when wet is enhanced by the seamless panels under the armsand the drawstring which further increases stability. 3 hours: Intensivepractice. Additional warmth to help you stay in the water for longer. ; UVprotection even when wet: The fabric of this UV-resistant t-shirt blocks atleast 98% of UVB radiation and 95% of UVA (UPF 50+). This guarantees effectiveprotection from the sun. It can be used both in and out of the water, forwater or nautical sports. The density of the textile fibres filters out UVrays, for long-lasting protection, even after washing. Caution: the elastanecontained in the fibre may deteriorate in chlorinated water. ; What does UPF50+ mean?: UPF is a sun protection factor (Ultra Violet Protection Factor) andis standardised worldwide. It defines the protection level of a fabric andmore precisely the proportion of UV rays it lets through. To meet thestandards, it must block at least 95% of UV rays. UPF 50+ means that thefabric blocks at least 95% of UVA and 98% of UVB rays. ; Reduced chafing: ThisUV-resistant T-shirt helps limit rubbing and chafing due to contact with thesurfboard or bodyboard. It can also be used under a wetsuit to limit rubbing,particularly around the neck and armpits. We have added seamless panels underthe arms to limit irritation due to paddling movements. Our test protocolsconfirmed that irritation was indeed limited during 2-hour sessions.