Rodhouse UPF50+ long sleeve anti-UV T-shirt

Our take on this UV shirt

This is the top we reach for on long days in the sun. The honeycomb weave stays light and does not cling to your skin. With a UPF 50+ rating and long sleeves, your arms stay covered from morning to evening.

What you need to know

• Sun protection: UPF 50+ rating, the fabric blocks 98% of UV rays.
• Cut: long sleeves to cover your arms.
• Fabric: honeycomb weave, soft to the touch.
• Comfort: breathable, it does not stick to your body.
• Shape: wrinkle-resistant, it keeps its form.
• Strength: tear-resistant, with no added reinforcement.
• Care: machine wash at 30 °C, iron at 110 °C max without steam.
• Weight: 160 g.

In the sun, by the water

Protection for long sessions

When you fish, you spend hours outdoors, often with no shade. This UV shirt carries a UPF 50+ rating. In practice, the fabric blocks 98% of UV rays. The long sleeves cover your arms, which get a lot of sun as you cast and retrieve. Covered areas need less sunscreen. You still need to protect your face, neck and hands.

The honeycomb weave lets air through. The shirt stays breathable and does not stick to your body. It helps you feel cool as long as it stays dry. It is also soft to the touch, which matters when you wear it all day.

Why choose long sleeves? With a short sleeve shirt, your forearms stay bare. They take the sun all day while you hold the rod. Here, the fabric covers the whole arm. The UPF 50+ rating applies to the entire fabric surface. Your chest, back and arms get the same level of protection. If you fish from a boat or from a bank with no trees, you will feel the difference by the end of the day.

Easy care after fishing

Its structure makes it harder to soil. It washes easily at 30 °C. The fabric resists wrinkles and does not lose its shape. You can iron it up to 110 °C, without steam. It also resists tearing, with no stitched reinforcement.

At 160 g, this long sleeve T-shirt fits in a bag without taking up room. If you head out early, keep it close for the moment the sun climbs. It is a simple piece you will pull on trip after trip.