New UPF 50+ Ensenada Hoody?. Gear News

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If sun-soaked climbs could leave you feeling the burn in more ways than one this summer, throw on the Ensenada Hoody for lightweight sun protection. Rated UPF 50+, the Ensenada offers our highest level of sun protection and effectively shields your skin from 95% of harmful UV rays.

Supple and soft against the skin, this quick-drying layer is made from a close-knit, breathable stretch fabric, which has an inner texture to wick and disperse moisture. The raglan sleeve and flat lock seam construction prevents rubbing from pack straps and excellent coverage is provided by the high-cut neckline and adjustable hood. Thumb loops hold sleeves in place and a there’s a security pocket for valuables.

  • UPF 50+
  • Breathable
  • Lightweight
  • Wicking
  • Quick-Drying
  • Movement-Mirroring Stretch
  • Single zipped pocket
  • Thumb-loops
  • Available for men and women


 

To learn more about sun protective clothing and other UPF rated products available from Outdoor Research click here.


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6 May, 2016
Surely most clothing provides UV protection. Never felt to need to sunscreen under my t-shirt when it's hot.
9 May, 2016
It's not about heat, but exposure to sun radiation. It can be -20C on the mountain, but if you are close to equator and it's clear sky with sun is in zenith you can get nasty sun burns reasonably fast. Speaking from personal experience as skier. Lycra and nylon are much better to protect from sun radiation. They are UPF 50+ except ones you can see boobs throw. Cotton t-shirt is normally at UPF 25 - 50 depending how thick it is.
9 May, 2016
Sorry you're right, I mean sunny not hot, the picture looking like Kalymnos (Greece, Sea level) sent me straight to that word. Besides, who's only wearing that hoody at -20? Im sure your insultation on a mountain is providing much more protection anyway. Okay so lets get off the mountain, so if a cotton T-shirt is 25 upf which blocks 96% of the sun, and 50 upf hoody sold by OR blocks 98% of the sun, who gives a shit?
9 May, 2016
I remember coming back from the Alps years ago and being surprised to find my arms and torso tanned. I had been wearing a helly all the time while I was walking around on glaciers, but it would seem a thin layer of knitted polypropylene doesn't stop much UV.

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