| Are you on the market for a rash guard? If you're | | | | sunlight rays are blocked. You want a rash guard with |
| shopping for rash guards there are some very | | | | at least 95% SPF rating because this allows you to |
| important factors you need to consider before you | | | | wear it without having to worry about sunscreen. |
| make a purchase. Maybe you need a rashguard for | | | | The company promoting the garment should be able |
| surfing, sports, martial arts, grappling, or just spf sun | | | | to guarantee the SPF rating with certification from a |
| protection. Whatever your reasons for buying this | | | | radiation testing laboratory. |
| type of garment, you need to make sure you're | | | | 4. Affordable Price and High Quality |
| shopping decisions are smart ones because this | | | | Rash guard prices on the internet generally range |
| purchase is sensitive to your health. There are very | | | | from about $20 to about $40 in most cases. Well |
| important things to evaluate before spending any | | | | known brands try to charge the higher amounts |
| money on a rashguard, such as the fabrics used, the | | | | because they print their logos all over them and |
| comfort and protection guarantees, pricing | | | | make them look more appealing to shoppers. |
| considerations, the origin of the manufacturer and | | | | However, these bigger surf brands are not offering |
| several other important variables. Read on and this | | | | any better materials, protection, or comfort |
| short buying guide will help you become an expert | | | | guarantees than the smaller companies who focus on |
| rash guard shopper in just a minute or two. | | | | quality rashguards rather than branding. If you want |
| 1. Materials and Fabric | | | | to pay $10-15 more for a 'logo' that's okay, but if |
| The best rash guards are made with Lycra and | | | | you are just interested in a high quality rash guard |
| Nylon, which are two fabrics that when blended | | | | with a nice color, optimal comfort, and total |
| together provide the optimum rash protection and | | | | protection, there are companies who offer that value |
| flexibility. The proper composition of fabrics is about | | | | without the big price tag. |
| 80% Nylon and 20% Lycra, which has been | | | | 5. Origin - Is It "Made in USA"? |
| scientifically tested by various rash guard | | | | If you buy a rash guard that was manufactured |
| manufacturers. Some companies create a garment | | | | overseas in places like China, you are likely signing |
| made of spandex, or blend of spandex and cotton | | | | yourself up for disappointment. Specialty Lycra |
| because those materials are cheaper than good | | | | fabrics and professional "flat lock" stitching is required |
| quality Lycra. These "knock offs" of real rash guards | | | | for achieving the sun protection, durability and |
| are often poorly crafted and fall apart easily. Not to | | | | flexibility you want, especially if your shopping for |
| mention the limitations in SPF protection! | | | | surf rashguards. Most overseas operations have goals |
| 2. Comfort, Sizing, and Satisfaction Guarantee | | | | to mass produce rather than use careful quality |
| Clothing items are probably the most challenging | | | | control in their manufacturing. Make sure the |
| products to shop for on the internet, especially form | | | | company you buy your rash guards from displays a |
| fitting rash guards. If you order a rash guard online, | | | | "Made In USA" promise. |
| or any clothing for that matter, you'd be wise to | | | | Now that you know what to look for in a rash guard |
| make sure the company you're dealing with offers | | | | and the company selling the rash guards, feel free to |
| and exchange program. When you receive your rash | | | | begin shopping. There are many good companies out |
| guard, try it on and check for any bothersome areas, | | | | there, so how do you know where to start? Well, |
| scratchy surfaces, and any areas that might cause | | | | like any online shopping experience you can start with |
| irritation. After all, we want to prevent rash not | | | | any references that friends have provided you, and |
| create it. | | | | follow the resources provided by people offering |
| 3. Rash and SPF Sun Protection | | | | quality information around the product. Shopping for a |
| Quality rash guards offer both rash protection and a | | | | rash guard can be fairly easy if you're using the |
| strong SPF protection. "SPF" stands for "Sun | | | | guidelines I've just provided you, so keep your eyes |
| Protection Factor" which is commonly measured as a | | | | open and shop smart. |
| percentage of how much of the harmful UV/UVA | | | | |