Features:

  • PERMANENT UPF 50+ UV SUN PROTECTION: The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this fabric as an effective UV protectant only for covered areas. Sun damage happens whenever you are outside, and it accumulates over your lifetime. It can contribute to premature skin aging and skin cancer. The more skin you cover with UV and sun protection, the better! These UPF 50+ Sun Protection Long Sleeve tees protect you and your skin from the harmful UVA/UVB rays.
  • MOISTURE WICKING TECHNOLOGY – This 100% Microfiber Long Sleeve Shirt is powered by our proprietary PURE-tech Moisture Wicking Technology which effectively moves sweat away from your skin and onto the dry areas of the t-shirt so you can stay cool and dry throughout the day. This tee will absorb, evaporate, and quickly dry moisture all while remaining soft and breathable.
  • ADVANCED ODOR REPELLING TECHNOLOGY: Our M-Shield Anti-Odor technology keeps unpleasant body odors under control.
  • CASUAL & COMFORTABLE UNISEX SHIRT: Ditch those button down dress shirts and polos! Go for a comfortable long sleeved option instead. Our UV Protection Shirts are made of 100% performance microfiber which makes them lightweight and breathable. They are comfortable on your body and cool for running, fishing, swimming, hiking or any of your favorite outdoor activities.
  • EASY CARE: Wash them by hand or machine with cold water and hang dry. Our fabrics are quick-drying and therefore perfect for travel. Please do not use Fabric Softeners!
Comfort and flex PLUS 50 SPF protection from FL sun

This shirt exceeds my expectations. I bought it to wear while playing golf and I live in south FL, where the sun is very bright, very hot between 11 am and 3 pm, and not much breeze. I wear the shirt under a short sleeve golf shirt (collared shirt required) and it is very comfortable--doesn't restrict my swing at all and keeps my arms and neck from the sun for 4+ hours. The sleeves are long enough to cover my arms just over th wrists (35"). Needless to say I have washed it after play (4 times per wk) and it holds the size and shape very well. Best recommendation of all, ordering three more so I'm not having to wash one every night for the next day's golf. A great alternative to 50 SPF on your arms twice a round.

Sweet shirt, especially for the price!

Had been looking for a couple of nice uv resistant, moisture wicking shirts to wear fishing shirts but couldn't find any that didn't have some goofy fish scene printed on them. Stumbled across these on Amazon and decided to give them a shot. I'm relatively thin, at 6'2 and about 165. In long sleeve shirts I normally buy mediums and just expect that the sleeves will be a little too short for me. In these shirts I ordered a medium and the sleeve length fits me just fine.

Comfortable, attractive, great shirt for cycling in sunny hot weather.

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.

Surprised with the fitment.

I'm satisfied with the two shirts that I bought. I honestly thought that these shirts were gonna be too small and the sleeves too short. I'm 6'6" tall and weigh 365lbs. So most consider me a giant of a human being. My arm length 36-38" If I remember correctly. Even when I extend my arms, the sleeves don't come up too much. Also, I liked that the shirts are long, and that it comes way down past my waist,...which is normally a problem for me. Other than that,...it's very breathable as described. As far as durability,...I can't say yet. I haven't put it through it's paces yet. To have protection when it's sunny and hot, but still feel comfortable,...I think these shirts are the way to go.

Good Shirt But Not For Me

Medication I now take makes my skin extremely sensitive to the sun. And I do mean “extremely” sensitive. I ordered the Vapor Apparel UPF Long sleeve Solar Performance T-Shirt that the site says has an “up to UPF 50+”. I received the shirt, put it and another shirt on and went out to walk my dog. The second shirt I left unbuttoned because it was warm out. Later in the day I noticed my chest was itching – big time. The Vapor T-Shirt did not give me the protection I needed. I sent Vapor Apparel an e-mail asking what their statement “up to UPF 50+”. This is the response I received from Nick: “Thank you for your feedback request on the specifics of the SPF rating of the shirts. All of the shirts have a minimum SPF ranking of 35. A couple of the colors rank higher (White for example ranks 58 SPF and Black ranks over 50 spf). Color has an impact on the manner in which the sun interacts with the fabric. I know this is not an exact rating – we are working quickly with the SPF ranking group to get a more universal grade. Most of the colors are scoring in the mid and upper 40’s for SPF. As you can see we are wanting to be as precise as possible with a challenging color issue. We are working to address this issue in other ways as well. The shirt ranks very well with customers for protection. We have received almost universal positive feedback. If for any reason the shirt does not meet your expectations we can provide you with a full refund. We hope this information is helpful and you enjoy the shirt. Please let us know if you require additional information. Best regards, Nick Vapor Apparel” I’m rating this shirt 5 stars because: 1- Most purchasers give it rave reviews and, 2- The honesty of Nick’s response. Though I did like the looks, feel and price of the shirt it just isn’t able to give me the UV protection I need.

These shirts are just amazing. After dreading summer season with the copious amount ...

Even though I am a women, I ordered the men's shirts cause I wanted them to be roomy and loose. These shirts are just amazing. After dreading summer season with the copious amount of sunscreen I have to go thru and how dirt sticks to the sunscreen while gardening, I decided to up my game with SPF shirts instead. No burning whatsoever with these shirts. I LOVE the fact that I can take a break from gardening, go into the house and just take off the shirt. Before I had to immediately take a shower, or not touch anything in the house due to dirt covering my body. I also chose the men's shirts cause they had WAY more color options. The women's colors were depressing. If you are looking for a good, well made SPF shirt....you can't go wrong with these. I will be purchasing more in the future.

Worked great!

I didn't want to spend tons of money on a shirt to fish so I figured I would give this a try. I usually wear a small/medium in unisex clothing and I got a small. It fit perfectly (with a little bit of extra room). I went with a mens shirt vs a womans because I wanted to cover my neck and chest. I spent a day on a Florida canal fishing and paddle boarding and I didn't have any issues. I burn very easily and this shirt protected my fair skin.

Excellent value

My dermatologist strongly recommended that I start wearing UPF shirts(lots of skin cancers). I was given a catalog and the prices were sky high and beyond my budget but I came here to Amazon and found this shirt. It fits well, looks good and was more than 1/2 off the catalog merchandise. I will definitely be buying more.

Fits, Looks & Feels Great !!!!

################################################ 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, no additional 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 10 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...

High Value to Price Ratio

Nice shirt for the sun. Very light material. Perfect for wearing on a hot day and keeping your skin from burning. I will use these for golf and fishing in the midday hot southern sun. The fit is a just slightly smaller than a normal XL so you may want to order one size up. This shirt is a great bargain compared to similar high end sun protection big logo shirts at four times the price. You could pay a whole lot more and get the same or less. Bang for the buck is big if this shirt holds up over time. I am ordering a few more in different colors. The material is comfortable next to the skin so you may find yourself wearing it as a base layer. Seems to wash up nice. I have looked for a good long sleeve sun shirt for a long time and most of them are too heavy or way overpriced with obnoxious corporate logo's making you a human ad billboard. I think you will find this sun shirt to be just the right product for the hot sun. This is my first Vapor product. I have been wearing these long sleeve Vapor shirts on the golf course in the hot summer sun this past week and they keep you cool and comfortable with minimum sweat factor. The fit is great and they seem to give easily with activity. Very impressed with this product - highly recommended!

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