Shirts in Tall Sizes with Sun Protection
Hey, I'm looking for regular t-shirts, casual button downs, or Polos (both short and long-sleeve) that protect you from the sun's UV rays (e.g. UPF 30/50 rated). My size is XL Tall, which has made it a bit difficult to find. I don't really want to spend more than like, $35 USD per shirt, either. I'd also like them to be in brighter colors, like white/gray or pastels.
Anyone got any particular brands that fill this niche?
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Uniqlo is what id go to but ik they tend to fit more boxy
seconding uniqlo, particularly the dry ex stuff https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E478676-000/00?
UNIQLO
DRY-EX UV Protection Half-Zip T-Shirt | UNIQLO US
Shop mens DRY-EX UV Protection Half-Zip T-Shirt at UNIQLO US. Read customer reviews, explore styling ideas, and more.
i like the ex-officio bugsaway button down and nike acg lava tree hoodie for overall protection; secondhand they might fit your budget
@Mosh@zeometer (pro-bald) correct me if I'm wrong, but Uniqlo doesn't make tall sizes, do they?
And I was looking at Ex-Officio but I was confused with them. It looks like they only sell underwear now? https://www.exofficio.com/
Unfortunately not, from my experiences
https://www.exofficio.com/sale/men/tops/mens-bugsaway-monto-upf-50-long-sleeve-shirt/AFS_613543168306.html but places like rei, independent shops, ebay will also have them
ExOfficio
Men's BugsAway® Monto UPF 50 Long-Sleeve Shirt | ExOfficio
This performance nylon / polyester shirt has offset shoulders for comfort under a pack, BugsAway insect-repelling fabric, and sun protection to keep you comfortable for long hours on the trail.
Ah, yeah. It looks like REI still stocks their stuff. Weird. Still not in tall sizes though...?
Carhartt
Had no idea they made that! This is exactly what I'm looking for: https://www.carhartt.com/product/106163-W34XLTLL/force-sun-defender-lightweight-short-sleeve-logo-graphic-t-shirt
https://www.carhartt.com/product/105858-W03XLTLL/carhartt-force-relaxed-fit-short-sleeve-midweight-t-shirt
Thanks!
Just found that REI also makes their own sun shirts in tall sizes 👍
Also look at columbia like the PFG line is all uv protection