Florence Marine LS Hooded Rashguard
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Built for Full-Day Sun Exposure
The Florence Marine X Long Sleeve Hooded Rashguard is engineered for surfers and water sports athletes who spend serious time under the sun. A UPF 50+ rating blocks harmful ultraviolet rays across the entire garment, including the attached three-panel hood, so your neck, ears, and scalp stay protected through back-to-back sessions without reaching for sunscreen.
The light compression fit moves with your body in the water rather than fighting it. 4-way stretch fabric flows through paddle strokes, pop-ups, and duck dives with no binding or bunching. Raglan sleeve construction keeps the seams off your shoulders, eliminating the pressure points that cause chafing over long sessions and improving your range of motion at the paddle.
Three-Panel Hood and Recycled PE Visor
The three-panel hood fits close to the head and provides consistent coverage whether you are sitting in the lineup, paddling into a set, or navigating chop on a SUP. The attached visor is made from recycled polyethylene material that is softer than the traditional EVA used on most hooded rashguards, so there is no hard edge pressing into your forehead during a long session. It stays in place and stays comfortable.
Construction Details That Matter
Flatlock stitching runs throughout the garment. Flatlock seams sit low profile against the skin, which means no raised ridges to rub under a wetsuit or against your torso during repetitive paddling motion. The boardshort tie loop is tucked inside the waistband so you can secure the hem to your shorts in turbulent water, preventing the rashguard from riding up.
Sustainable Materials
The fabric blend is 80% recycled nylon and 20% spandex. Florence Marine X uses recycled materials throughout the garment including the visor, reducing virgin plastic use without compromising stretch, durability, or UV protection. This is performance gear built with a lower environmental footprint.
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold. Hang dry. Do not put in the dryer. Avoid fabric softeners, which degrade spandex fibers and reduce the stretch recovery over time. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each salt water session to extend the life of the fabric and the UPF rating.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Florence Marine X
- UPF Rating
- UPF 50+
- Fabric
- 80% Recycled Nylon / 20% Spandex
- Stretch
- 4-way stretch
- Fit
- Light compression
- Sleeves
- Long sleeve, raglan construction
- Hood
- Three-panel attached hood with visor
- Visor Material
- Recycled polyethylene (softer than traditional EVA)
- Stitching
- Flatlock (low-profile, chafe-resistant)
- Waistband Feature
- Interior boardshort tie loop
- Care
- Machine wash cold, hang dry
- Origin
- Imported
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you swim in a rash guard shirt?
- Yes. Rash guards are designed specifically for in-water use. The Florence Marine X LS Hooded Rashguard uses 4-way stretch recycled nylon-spandex fabric that moves freely through the water, dries quickly, and maintains its UPF 50+ protection when wet. It is suitable for surfing, swimming, snorkeling, paddling, and any other water sport.
- Can you put a rash guard in the dryer?
- No. The Florence Marine X LS Hooded Rashguard should be hung to dry after washing. Machine heat degrades spandex fibers, reducing elasticity and stretch recovery. Hang dry only, and rinse with fresh water after salt water use to extend the garment's life.
- What does the three-panel hood on this rashguard protect against?
- The three-panel hood extends UPF 50+ sun protection to your head, neck, and ears, areas that are often missed by sunscreen during active water sessions. The attached recycled PE visor shields your face and eyes from direct sun without the hardness of traditional EVA visors.
- What is the difference between a hooded rashguard and a regular rashguard?
- A hooded rashguard adds an integrated hood and visor that protects the head, neck, and ears, areas a standard rashguard leaves exposed. The Florence Marine X hooded version also includes a boardshort tie loop at the waistband to keep the garment in place in turbulent water, a feature not found on standard rashguards.
- What is flatlock stitching and why does it matter on a rashguard?
- Flatlock stitching joins panels so the seam lies flat against the skin with no raised ridge. On a rashguard worn for hours of paddling or under a wetsuit, raised seams cause skin irritation and abrasion. Flatlock seams on the Florence Marine X LS Hooded Rashguard keep the garment comfortable through long sessions.
- Is this rashguard made from sustainable materials?
- Yes. The fabric is 80% recycled nylon and 20% spandex, and the visor is made from recycled polyethylene. Florence Marine X uses recycled materials to reduce virgin plastic consumption without compromising performance, stretch, or UV protection.
- Where can I buy the Florence Marine X LS Hooded Rashguard?
- The Florence Marine X Long Sleeve Hooded Rashguard is available at Island Water Sports in South Florida and online at Island Water Sports.