Sun Protection Hoodie

Thin cotton hoodies and long pants can be optimal swimwear for tropical climates.

1. Sun Protection

   Physical Barrier: Long sleeves and pants cover more skin, blocking direct exposure to harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sunburn and long-term skin damage.
   UPF: Even thin cotton provides some Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF), though not as high as specialized fabrics, but still better than bare skin. Dark colours work better.

2. Cooling Effect of Wet Cotton

   Evaporative Cooling: When cotton gets wet, the water in the fabric evaporates slowly, drawing heat away from your body and helping you feel cooler.
   Heat Transfer: Wet cotton conducts heat away from your skin more efficiently, providing a cooling sensation.

3. Breathability and Comfort

   Air Circulation: Thin cotton is breathable, allowing air to circulate and sweat to evaporate, which helps regulate body temperature.
   Comfort: Cotton is soft and less likely to irritate the skin, even when wet.

Summary

In tropical climates, dark thin cotton hoodies and long pants protect your skin from the sun. The cooling effect of evaporation from wet fabric helps keep your body temperature down. This combination is especially useful when shade is limited and sun exposure is intense.

We tested these swim clothes both wet and dry in a hot climate.

Wading is easy because of the lightweight fabric.

Getting this wet in these swim clothes feels pleasant.

Swimming in these clothes gets you fit and builds muscles.

Full cover swim clothes protect your skin in the water.

The cotton hoodie keeps you cool after swimming.