O'neill Basic Skins UPF 50 LS Sun Shirt
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O'Neill UPF 50 Sun Protection for South Florida Days
Long days on the water mean long exposure to the sun, and the O'Neill Basic Skins UPF 50 LS Sun Shirt is built to handle it. Rated at 50+ U.P.F. for maximum protection, it is the kind of layer an Island Water Sports associate reaches for before a full day of paddling, boating, or beach time when reapplying sunscreen every hour is not realistic.
What Makes This Shirt Work
- 50+ U.P.F. maximum sun protection
- Strategic seam placement to reduce rash and chafing
- 4-way stretch for a full range of paddling and reaching motion
- Slim fit that layers cleanly under a rash guard or PFD
- 6oz polyester and spandex blend with overlock stitched, super-strong seams
Who Wears This Shirt
This shirt suits anyone spending extended hours outdoors on the water, whether that is a morning surf session, a day fishing off a boat, or paddleboarding across the Intracoastal. The slim fit and 4-way stretch keep it out of the way during paddling and casting, while the U.P.F. 50+ rating reduces the fatigue that comes from repeated sun exposure over a long session.
Wearing and Caring for It
Wear the shirt as a base layer against bare skin for direct sun coverage, or over a swimsuit as everyday beach and boat wear. Because it relies on tight-knit fabric construction rather than a chemical coating for its U.P.F. rating, the sun protection does not wash out the way spray-on sunscreen does. Turn it inside out before washing to protect the printed graphics and overlock seams, and wash in cold water to preserve the stretch.
About O'Neill
O'Neill is the O'riginal California surf lifestyle brand, founded in 1952. Decades of building wetsuits and surf apparel show up in details like the strategic seam placement here, designed specifically to prevent rash during long days in and out of the water.
Why Buy It at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has outfitted South Florida surfers and boaters since 1978, and we stock the sun protection gear that actually gets used here, not just displayed. Pick up the Basic Skins in store or online and get it sized right the first time.
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Specifications
- Brand
- O'Neill Wetsuits
- Product
- O'neill Basic Skins UPF 50 LS Sun Shirt
- Gender
- Male
- Feature
- 50+ U.P.F. Maximum Protection
- Feature
- Strategic Seam Placement
- Feature
- 4-way stretch
- Feature
- Rash Protection
- Feature
- Slim Fit
- Feature
- Reduces Fatigue From Sun Exposure
- Feature
- 6oz Polyester/Spandex
- Feature
- Overlock Stitched: Super-Strong Seam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What UPF rating does the O'Neill Basic Skins sun shirt have?
- It carries a 50+ U.P.F. rating, O'Neill's maximum sun protection level.
- Is this shirt slim fit or relaxed?
- It is cut in a slim fit for a close, non-bulky layer under a wetsuit, rash guard, or PFD.
- What is the shirt made of?
- A 6oz polyester and spandex blend, overlock stitched for strong, durable seams.
- Will this shirt cause rash from paddling?
- The strategic seam placement is designed specifically to reduce rash and chafing during long paddling or surfing sessions.
- Does O'Neill sun protection wash out over time?
- The listed features are based on the fabric's tight knit construction and seam design rather than a topical treatment, so care should still follow the garment's washing guidance to protect the fabric and seams.