A sun protection shirt may sound ridiculous when you are enjoying the sun, sand and sea. After all, we live in a society where being almost bare is an accepted part of the popular culture especially at the beaches. But this is where you are wrong.

The sun is most intense at the beach for many reasons. For one thing, the surface water of the sea significantly reflects the ultraviolet rays so much so that, even if you were in the shade, your skin will still be affected by them. For another thing, your complacency about your nakedness and your youthful body will blind you to the imperative need to cover up with some type of UV clothing.

What are the benefits?

You can just imagine the need for sun protective T-shirts and blouses if you work under the heat of the sun for most of the day. These especially made shirts offer so many benefits that you will almost regret not thinking or knowing about them sooner. You will enjoy these benefits with these UV protective clothing:

* Harmful UVA and UVB rays are blocked out from entering your skin pores, with the standard on UV protective shirts established at a minimum of 95% protection. Even when these shirts are wet, there is very little loss of UV blockage unlike in the case of ordinary shirts. As little as 10% sun protection is provided by said common shirts.

* Activities can still be performed because these shirts look and feel like any other kinds of shirts in the market. In other words, these are comfortable, fashionable and affordable too.

* Unlike sunscreen and sunblocks, there is absolutely no need to re-apply a sun protection shirt. It really makes for worry free UV protection.

Of course, they come in a wide variety of styles, sizes and designs. You will never run out of shirts even when you spend 365 days a year on the beach although that is not advisable.

Where should you wear them?

The simple answer is anywhere the sun shines. Not only can you wear UV protective clothing to the beach, but also just about anywhere. Just like you have golf shirts, everyday T-shirts in plain and in print, colored shirts from the lightest of yellow to the darkest black, short-sleeved to long-sleeved shirts and everything else in between. The choices are endless nowadays.

We have seen so many of our family and friends seemingly more confident about their level of ultraviolet protection no matter the place. The reason is clear, since they are wearing sun protective shirts.

Now, if you do not want to use long-sleeved shirts all the time but you still desire sun protection, we suggest arm sleeves. Basically, you can put it on while you are driving and then peel it off when you are already indoors. In this way, you will also not end up with just one arm tanned from exposure to the sun while the other is as white as snow.

A sun protection shirt is an imperative addition to your wardrobe. You will appreciate its form and function in life, an investment that can extend your life if and when used properly. Now, you can not say that about other shirts!

Author's Bio: 

David has done years of research about UV (Ultraviolet) Rays and Sun Protection including skin cancer. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with special studies in waves.

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