ITS NOW COOL THE CONTOUR
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Sun Protection Built for the Water
The Contour from ITS NOW COOL is a cropped, zip-through rashguard designed for surfers, paddlers, and beachgoers who want reliable UV coverage without sacrificing a streamlined silhouette. Full-length raglan sleeves shield your arms from shoulder to wrist, while the cropped body pairs cleanly with high-waist bottoms for a complete water-ready look.
A front zip runs the full length of the garment so you can pull it on and off fast between sessions. The snug compression lycra holds its shape in the water, resists bagging, and keeps the rashguard flat against the skin so it layers easily under a wetsuit when conditions call for it.
Rashguard Construction and Fabric
Compression lycra is the fabric of choice for performance rashguards because it stretches in every direction with your body, recovers immediately, and resists abrasion from surfboard wax and leash rash. The Contour uses cover stitching throughout, a flat-seam technique that eliminates the ridge of a standard overlock seam, reducing skin irritation on long paddle-out sessions.
Raglan sleeves, set at an angle from the collar rather than the shoulder seam, allow a full range of paddling motion without the sleeve binding or bunching at the armpit. Combined with the cropped length, the Contour sits close and stays put rather than riding up.
Do Rash Guards Have UV Protection?
Yes. A rashguard provides a physical barrier between UV rays and skin wherever the fabric covers. Tightly woven or knit compression fabrics like the lycra in the Contour block a significant portion of UV radiation by sheer density of the weave. For the uncovered areas, always apply reef-safe sunscreen. The Contour covers arms and torso fully when zipped, which are two of the highest-exposure zones during water activities.
How to Wear and Care for the Contour
Rinse the Contour in cold fresh water after every session to remove salt, chlorine, and sunscreen residue, which degrade lycra over time. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, lay flat to dry. Avoid tumble drying and direct iron contact, both of which break down the elastane fibers. The front zip should be closed before washing to prevent snagging.
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Specifications
- Brand
- ITS NOW COOL
- Type
- Zip-through long sleeve rashguard
- Fabric
- Compression lycra
- Fit
- Cropped body
- Sleeves
- Full-length raglan sleeves
- Closure
- Full front zip
- Seaming
- Cover stitching throughout
- Gender
- Womens
- Category
- Rashguard / One Piece
- MPN
- itemMatrix-37411
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are rash guards UV protection?
- Yes. Rash guards provide UV protection by creating a physical barrier between sunlight and skin wherever the fabric covers. Compression lycra fabrics like the Contour's offer meaningful UV blocking thanks to their tight knit structure. Pair with sunscreen on any exposed areas for full coverage.
- Do rash guards have UV protection compared to sunscreen?
- A rash guard and sunscreen protect differently. The fabric blocks UV rays mechanically and does not wash off or need reapplication the way sunscreen does. However, sunscreen reaches skin a rash guard cannot cover. Using both together gives the most consistent protection during water activities.
- Are rash vests UV protection?
- Yes, rash vests (another name for rashguards) block UV rays through the density of their knit or woven fabric. The ITS NOW COOL Contour uses compression lycra with full-length raglan sleeves, covering arms and torso fully when zipped.
- What is the front zip on the Contour for?
- The full front zip makes the Contour easy to put on and take off quickly between surf sessions or water activities. It also lets you vent the garment on the beach without removing it entirely.
- Can the Contour be worn under a wetsuit?
- Yes. The compression lycra and cropped, close-fitting silhouette make the Contour well-suited as a base layer under a spring suit or full wetsuit, reducing suit friction against the skin on longer sessions.
- How do I care for the ITS NOW COOL Contour rashguard?
- Rinse in cold fresh water after every use to flush out salt, chlorine, and sunscreen. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with the zip closed, and lay flat to dry. Avoid tumble drying and ironing to protect the lycra and elastane fibers.
- What makes raglan sleeves better for paddling?
- Raglan sleeves attach diagonally from the collar to the underarm rather than straight across the shoulder. This construction eliminates the shoulder seam where a standard sleeve would bind or restrict arm movement, giving you a fuller range of motion through the paddle stroke.