Men's Sunshade Tech Shirt

Flats fishing means you'll often encounter extreme heat and sunlight reflected off the water.

A technical shirt like this isn't just nice to have, it's necessary for survival.

Patagonia's Sunshade Tech Shirt is so light, so breathable, so quick-drying, so sun protective, that you'll feel like you have super powers when you're wearing it. Well, you'll at least feel cooler and save your skin from damaging UV rays. And at only 6.3 ounces, you might even forget you have it on. This technical shirt supplies all the breathable, 50+ UPF sun protection your upper body needs to not only survive, but thrive in those sweltering days out fishing the flats on your skiff. Thumb holes are even included in the cuffs to make sure your sleeves cover the backs of your hands. All this plus it's made with fabric that's certified as bluesign® approved (more on that below) so you know you're minimizing your impact on Mother Earth. You don't fish? Just imagine how cool you'll feel when you're sailing, paddling or just hangin' out at the beach. 3.5oz., 100% polyester double knit. Imported.

50+ UPF

The Sunshade Tech Shirt features a sun protection rating of 50+ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), which means only 1/50th of the sun's UV rays that fall on the surface will pass through and reach your skin. The sun protection is built-in so, unlike messy sunscreen, it won't wear off or need to be reapplied throughout the day.

bluesign® Approved Fabric

bluesign technologies, based in Switzerland, works at each step in the textile supply chain to approve chemicals, processes, materials and products that are safe for the environment, safe for workers and safe for the end customers. Fabric that is certified as bluesign approved offers the highest level of consumer safety by employing methods and materials in its manufacture that conserves resources and minimizes impacts on people and the environment.

Key Features

• Ultralight, quick-drying polyester double knit for breathable comfort
• 50+ UPF sun protection lets you stay out longer
• bluesign approved fabric offers the highest level of consumer safety
• Straight cuffs with thumb holes for added sun protection for the backs of your hands
• Vertical zippered front chest pocket has 100% plastic zipper to prevent corrosion

We'd also suggest you wear a neck gaiter and hat (both sold separately) for complete protection from the sun's damaging effects.