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Tech related aside, the design of sun resistant clothing that doesn't overheat you is an area that is seeing a lot of advancement recently. Polyester fabrics w

Tech related aside, the design of sun resistant clothing that doesn't overheat you is an area that is seeing a lot of advancement recently. Polyester fabrics with texture to keep some air under the fabric and thin merino wool poly blends (that have a bit of natural texture) really seem to work. They can act almost like a mesh that still blocks the sun.

toomuchtodo 12y ago
Do you have any example clothing products? I am in search of this sort of active wear.
- beamatronic 12y ago
  Check out Solumbra products - http://www.sunprecautions.com/ http://www.sunprecautions.com/ I have one of their long sleeve "jackets" that you can wear in the water. Their products are not cheap, but they do last a long time, mine is over 10 years old.
  - toomuchtodo 12y ago
    Thank you!
- dusing 12y ago
  I like the Columbia Omni Shade clothing, for example: http://www.columbia.com/Omni-Shade/Technology_Omni-Shade,default,pg.html http://www.columbia.com/Omni-Shade/Technology_Omni-Shade,def...
  - toomuchtodo 12y ago
    Thank you!
- micro_cam 12y ago
  The patagonia sun shade hoody is my favorite for wearing at high elevation or on the water when there is some wind though it can be too hot if their isn't wind. For warmer conditions there are some great pieces in their summer trail running line (on clearance at the moment) including the air flow and gamut shirts: http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/web-specials-mens-trail-running?k=1D-3m-ga http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/web-specials-mens-trail-run... Edit: opt for the stuff with mesh zones, the straight cap 1 stuff doesn't breath as well. Their merino 1 t shirts are also nice. Also check out fly fishing clothing by them and others for sun protective clothing with a less athletic look.
  - toomuchtodo 12y ago
    Thank you!
- aaron987 12y ago
  I've been using this one for a few years now and love it: http://www.rei.com/product/862927/rei-sahara-tech-long-sleeve-shirt-mens http://www.rei.com/product/862927/rei-sahara-tech-long-sleev... SPF 50, tons of pockets, quick dry material, vents in the back and armpits for air circulation. It even has little snappy things to hold your sleeves when you roll them up. The added benefit of a shirt over sunscreen is that the shirt keeps bugs off too.
  - toomuchtodo 12y ago
    Thank you!

toomuchtodo 12y ago

Do you have any example clothing products? I am in search of this sort of active wear.

beamatronic 12y ago
Check out Solumbra products - http://www.sunprecautions.com/ http://www.sunprecautions.com/ I have one of their long sleeve "jackets" that you can wear in the water. Their products are not cheap, but they do last a long time, mine is over 10 years old.
- toomuchtodo 12y ago
  Thank you!
dusing 12y ago
I like the Columbia Omni Shade clothing, for example: http://www.columbia.com/Omni-Shade/Technology_Omni-Shade,default,pg.html http://www.columbia.com/Omni-Shade/Technology_Omni-Shade,def...
- toomuchtodo 12y ago
  Thank you!
micro_cam 12y ago
The patagonia sun shade hoody is my favorite for wearing at high elevation or on the water when there is some wind though it can be too hot if their isn't wind. For warmer conditions there are some great pieces in their summer trail running line (on clearance at the moment) including the air flow and gamut shirts: http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/web-specials-mens-trail-running?k=1D-3m-ga http://www.patagonia.com/us/shop/web-specials-mens-trail-run... Edit: opt for the stuff with mesh zones, the straight cap 1 stuff doesn't breath as well. Their merino 1 t shirts are also nice. Also check out fly fishing clothing by them and others for sun protective clothing with a less athletic look.
- toomuchtodo 12y ago
  Thank you!
aaron987 12y ago
I've been using this one for a few years now and love it: http://www.rei.com/product/862927/rei-sahara-tech-long-sleeve-shirt-mens http://www.rei.com/product/862927/rei-sahara-tech-long-sleev... SPF 50, tons of pockets, quick dry material, vents in the back and armpits for air circulation. It even has little snappy things to hold your sleeves when you roll them up. The added benefit of a shirt over sunscreen is that the shirt keeps bugs off too.
- toomuchtodo 12y ago
  Thank you!