p>Insect repellent and sweat don’t mix, which is why Columbia has baked a powerful bug blocker right into this tricked-out half-zip. Their Insect Blocker® technology keeps bugs at bay without requiring sprays, lotions and other potions that end up everywhere when intensity rises and sweat comes into play. But this multi-tasking top does more than bust bugs, it also repels harmful UV rays with UPF-50 sun protection. The contoured collar offers extra coverage for the back of your neck and sleeves are cut longer to protect hands. Use the extra-long front zip to customize your ventilation.

• Insect Blocker
• Omni-Shade® UPF-50 sun protection
• Four-way comfort stretch
• Contoured collar
• Sun protection cuff
• Center back length: 26"
• Imported

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