Decathlon | 100 Men's Short Sleeve UV Protection Surfing Top T-Shirt - Blue

Maximize your time in warm water with this **Men's Short Sleeve UV ProtectionSurfing Top**! The **UPF 50+ fabric blocks over 95% of UV rays**, even whenwet, protecting you during 1-hour sessions. Its **fitted cut** and loopattachment for boardshorts **prevent riding up and reduce chafing** againstyour board. Plus, the textile mesh stops sand from sticking! **Staycomfortable, protected, and focused on your surf session.** **Key benefits:** * Sun protection: UPF50+ fabric. Sun protection even when wet. Blocks at least 95% of UV rays. * Reduced chafing: Tight-fitting cut. Prevents rubbing between the chest and the board. * Stays in place in the waves: Loop to connect the bottom of the t-shirt to boardshorts. * Easy maintenance: The textile mesh prevents grains of sand from getting stuck.**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 product 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 fibres 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 chafing,particularly around the neck and armpits. Reduced chafing from paddlingmovements has been proven for sessions of one hour. If you plan to surf formore than one hour, the UV top 500 will be a more suitable choice with itsseamless panels under the arms.