This top is designed to protect you from the sun when surfing and bodyboarding. Water above 21°C.
Heat and wind
The minimum water temperature recommended for using this UV protection top is 21°C. Air temperature can increase or decrease this recommendation. Our thermal models (over 2 hours) are made of fleece, neoprene, or both. The presence of wind can have an unpleasant impact once the wind exceeds 15 km/h: In this case, choose a model with neoprene.
Protect the little ones!
Young skin is very sensitive to the sun as children's protective systems form after the age of 3. With the same exposure, the effects of the sun are 2 to 3 times stronger on a child than on an adult. Therefore, it is important to protect them effectively.
Behavior when in the sun
Even though this top offers sun protection, phenomena such as reflections (from water, sand, etc.), heat, time of day, etc., must be taken into account. Wearing this top does not exempt the wearer from adopting appropriate behavior: Wear sunglasses, wear a hat or cap, regularly apply suitable sunscreen, drink regularly, etc.
UV protection even when wet.
The fabric of this OLAIAN anti-UV product blocks at least 98% of UVB radiation and 95% of UVA (UPF 50+). This guarantees effective sun protection. It can be used both in and out of the water, for water or marine sports. The density of textile fibers filters UV rays, for long-lasting protection, even after washing.
Support and stability in waves
This OLAIAN UV-resistant top has a loop at the hip. This allows you to tighten the top so that it stays firmly in place. It is also designed so that the boardshort cord can be attached to it to prevent the top from riding up while surfing.
How to choose your UV protection top (Part 1)
All our UV-resistant tops are UPF50+, meaning they have the maximum level of sun protection. The choice between them will be based on sleeve length and will depend on their intended use. The constraints are greater for surfing, so we decided to build our range primarily for surfing. For surfing, the choice will be made according to the duration of your sessions: 1 hour, 2 hours, or 3 hours.
How to choose your UV protection top (Part 2: According to session duration)
1 hour: Occasional practice. You can choose between a loose cut (ease of dressing and comfort when dry) or a tight cut (comfort when wet). A loop system to attach it to boardshorts ensures the product's stability. 2 hours: Regular practice. Comfort when wet is increased by seamless panels under the arms and a drawstring that further enhances stability. 3 hours: Intensive practice. Added warmth to help you stay in the water longer.
What does UPF 50+ mean?
UPF is a sun protection factor (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) and is standardized worldwide. It defines the level of protection of a fabric and more precisely the percentage of UV rays it allows to pass through. To meet standards, it must block at least 95% of UV rays. UPF 50+ means that the fabric blocks at least 95% of UVA rays and 98% of UVB rays.
Reduced irritation
This UV-resistant top helps limit friction and irritation due to contact with the surfboard or bodyboard. It can also be used under a swimsuit to limit chafing, especially around the neck and armpits. We have added seamless panels under the armpits to limit irritation due to paddling movements. Our testing protocols confirmed that irritation was indeed limited during 2-hour sessions.
UV protection top for multiple water sports
Our UV tops are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers. Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports such as swimming, kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sea trekking, or SUP (stand-up paddleboarding).
Short-sleeved children's UV-resistant top for sun protection even in water and to reduce skin irritation. Tight cut, stretchy and comfortable fabric!
Sun protection
UPF50+ fabric. Sun protection when wet. Blocks at least 95% of UV rays.
Chlorine resistance
Chlorine resistance over 100 hours
Stretch
Stretchy fabric 18% elastane
Resitant to impact of waves
Loop to attach the bottom of the top to the boardshorts.
Reduced chafing
Prevents rubbing against the board. Seamless under the armpits.
This top is designed to protect you from the sun when surfing and bodyboarding. Water above 21°C.
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