Author Topic: Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor  (Read 16 times)

in4

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Has anyone found high UPF clothing for cycling? As sun cream/lotion tends to get sweated off during the warmer weather I thought some lightweight clothing might be a good alternative.

So far I've found a few 'sun hoodies' ( from Uniqlo and North Face ) that might work. They're loose-fitting so not that aerodynamic. They also have attached hoods that I guess you would use underneath a helmet. There's a few other details that might be useful such as a high collar, a half or full zip, draw strings for the hood, zipped pockets and under-arm ventilation holes etc.

I've seen some golf, surfing and running wear that might do the job but I'd be interested to know if anyone has found garments, particularly tops that might work.
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mickeg

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Re: Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor
« Reply #1 on: Today at 05:11:37 PM »
I know a guy that has had several skin cancer spots removed, he wears a lot of sunscreen with a high mineral content.  His skin is much whiter after he applies it.  For the last year or two he has also worn one of these to have less sun on his face and neck.
https://dabrim.com/products/cycling-classic

His jerseys are all short sleeve, he often wears some things that look like arm warmers but they are quite thin, I suspect have no significant insulation but has high UV shielding properties, they are white in color. 

I think you just need to look for clothing that has a high UV rating.  Most jerseys are a mesh that would allow a lot of sun to pass through.

I know a guy that in really hot dry (but only in dry) sunny conditions wears a white 100 percent cotton dress shirt, but a cotton shirt like that would not work well in humid conditions.  Attached photos.  The day I saw him and took those photos, I was really jealous that I did not have a shirt like that, it was a very hot dry sun.

If you have a thin spot on top (not much hair), remember to put some sun screen on top too, unless the air vents on your helmet are small and few.  I have big vents on my helmet, I often add sun screen on the thin spot.  A skull cap under the helmet would be better.
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in4

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Re: Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor
« Reply #2 on: Today at 05:39:19 PM »
Ive got a couple of pairs of these arm sleeves ands have used them in hot, humid conditions. They seem to work well re upf protection plus they have a kind of wicking property too.

https://www.solbari.co.uk/products/arm-sleeves-sensitive-mens?variant=4530441289769

I think you can get similar ones intended for golfers.

Thanks Mickeg