Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Sol Patrol Shirt

Patagonia Men's Long Sleeve Sol Patrol Shirt

This long-sleeved travel shirt is made of lightweight polyester ripstop with 30-UPF sun protection. This garment has a Relaxed Fit Three weeks on a boat in the Mentawais and even the most enthusiastic funhogs get cooked. To forestall sunstroke and prolong stoke, we designed the Long-Sleeved Sol Patrol Shirt. The 100% polyester ripstop fabric provides air-conditioning and 30-UPF sun protection, while cooling mesh (center back) and side-arm vents allow for maximum ventilation. The double-layer collar stands up for extra sun protection or stays put with hidden snaps at the collar points. The Sol Patrol now has our new casting logo stitched above the front left chest pocket. Lightweight, quick-drying polyester provides 30-UPF sun protection Double-layer collar converts to stand-up collar for extra sun protection; stays put with hidden snaps at collar points Cooling mesh at center back, and side vents at arms, facilitate flow-through ventilation Mesh-lined button-through chest pockets; inset zippered pocket on right Self-fabric tab secures rolled-up sleeves; button cuffs 2.4-oz 100% polyester ripstop with 30-UPF sun protection 243 g (8.6 oz) 30-upf

Lacking fur, feathers or scales, we humans have to think up clever ways to protect ourselves from the sun. Products with the UPF designation provide built-in sun protection that won’t wear off. To achieve sun protection, we take a varied approach, depending on the degree desired and the fabric used. Elements of the strategy can range from yarn selection to fabric construction to the use of special finishes (especially for light colors). Patagonia products with rated UPF protection are tested independently to meet Australia/New Zealand or AATCC protocols. A rating of 15-24 earns a product a rating of “good”; a rating of 25-39 is "very good"; and a rating of 40-50+ is “excellent.” * * When tested in accordance with Australian/New Zealand test methods AS/NZS 4399 or AATCC 183/ASTM6603/ASTM D6544.