Rash Guard vs. Swim Sun Protection Shirts
Rash Guards and Swim Shirts are a great way to protect yourself from the sun.

Rash Guards or rashies are tight fitting sports shirts made with Lycra and Nylon that protects the user from rashes developed through various water sports activities. They also have a built in UV protection from the sun. The rash guard shirts materials are light weight with excellent wicking properties. Rash guards are thought to have originated in Australia and at first mainly used by surfers. In recent years, the rash guards have grown in popularity among the general population as men, women, kids and toddlers need protection from the sun while doing water sports on vacation or at home.

Swim Shirts
Swim shirts are an evolution of rash guards and are gaining tremendous popularity. They are usually more loose fitting and for some more comfortable than the traditional rash guards. Our Victory KoreDry shirts fit like a slim t-shirt and are made of a 100% nylon non stretch fabric. Swim shirts come in long and short sleeve for both men and women. A swim shirt is also great cover up if you don’t feel comfortable in just a swim suit or swim trunks. Swim shirts cut down on the need to apply sunscreen or sunblock on your torso. They are popular among vacationers and sport enthusiasts alike and can be used for water activities as well as outdoor activities on land.
Whether to buy a rash guard or swim shirt is an individual preference choice. They can both be used for a wide array of activities.

Rash Guard and Swim Shirt Uses:
Surfing, Paddle Boarding, Swimming, Snorkeling, Tennis, Golfing, Kayaking, Gardening, Beach Volleyball, Sailing and Lounging by the pool.

Sun Protection
Both Rash Guards and Swim Shirts often provide excellent sun protection. If you are concerned about the harmful rays of the sun, look for a rash guard or swim shirt sun protection shirt that has been UV tested and rated 50+UPF for both wet and dry. Make sure to still use sun screen or sun block on the parts of the body that are not covered by your sun protection shirt.

Why not just use a regular t-shirt? Regular t-shirts do not protect you as effectively against the sun. Many common fabrics only give you minimal sun protection. Also when wet a regular t-shirt soaks up a tremendous amount of water making it very heavy, bulky and uncomfortable.

Quality of Construction & Style
When making your purchasing decision take into account the style and quality of construction of the rash guards and swim shirts. You want the shirt to be comfortable, durable, preferably match your other beach or outdoor attire and above all give you guaranteed sun protection. SolEscapes sell women and men’s stylish sun protection shirts from Victory KoreDry, a long time company (30+ years making technical watersport apparel) and a true innovator in the rash guard and swim shirt manufacturing space. They use innovative fabric and flat-lock stitching to give you most comfort and protection in and out of the water. The KoreDry fabric is UV tested for 50+ UPF. Manufacturing is done domestically in Victory’s Huntington Beach California factory. The rash guards and swim sun protection shirts come in many styles and colors: short, cap sleeve and long sleeve, tight fit and loose fit, blue, yellow, grey, pink, and white to match all your beach and swimwear.