Coolibar Quality Sun Protection

Coolibar®, an American swimwear label, produces a well-rounded inventory of sun protective clothing, swimwear, hats, sunglasses and umbrellas. Using techniques and sun protection approaches from Australia, the world’s authority on the topic, Coolibar® is the only brand recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, an international organization.

The company produces several versions of their trademarked fabric SUNTECT including:

1. lite SUNTECT™ – Much lighter than linen, this fabric is made from titanium dioxide microfibers that reflect UV rays and is very fast drying.
2. dri SUNTECT™ – A super soft polyester, this material is known for its wicking properties carrying moisture away from the body and is machine washable.
3. knit SUNTECT™ – Fast drying with a hint of LYCRA elastane for comfortable movements, this fabric removes moisture from the skin.
4. aqua SUNTECT™ – Protects from overhead sunrays and blocks UV rays, this fabric can be worn in chlorinated water or saltwater. Soft, durable and fast drying, the stretchy material is perfect for active wear.

At first glance when you see the women’s swimwear garments, you automatically wonder why anyone would wear long sleeves or collars on the beach. But when you hear how light the fabrics are and how the garments safeguard your skin from harmful rays, you are probably ready to try one of these pretty pieces.

The names and descriptions of the fabrics sound very clinical but in reality the fabric prints and colours are bold, inviting and sassy. Choose from mix and match short or long-sleeved swim shirts, swim bottoms in shorts, tights or skirts, sun sarongs and hoodies or zipper-up shirts. Offered in X-small through double X-large, the garments fit a small two right up to size twenty-six.

Also known as rash shirts or rash guards, considering the manufacturing and development costs, the garments are inexpensively priced. Consequently, It seems odd that one does not see more of these outfits on the beach.