Men's Sun Protection Clothing
UV Protected Sports & Performance Clothing
Staying safe in the sun is a challenge for many outdoor professionals and enthusiasts in Australia. Our sun protective clothing is built from high UPF, moisture-wicking and thermo-regulating materials to ensure all-day comfort. Whether you’re on land or out sailing, stay cool and protected while you do what you love.
What is UPF?
UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor, and signifies clothing that will absorb UV rays, blocking them from the skin. UPF 50 is for fabric that allows through only 1/50 (or 2%) of the sun's UV rays This is a significant improvement in protection from “normal” clothing. Cotton, for example, will absorb approximately 80% of UV radiation.
What UPF rating does Helly Hansen sun protection have?
All of our sun protective clothing is rated UPF 40 or above, meaning that it absorbs 97.5% of UV rays or more.
How long does UPF50 clothing last?
UPF protection in garments does fade over time. To maximise its life, we recommend paying careful attention to the care instructions. Once UPF clothing has lost its UPF protection it will still be wearable, however it will not provide the same level of UV protection.
Helly Hansen UV protection clothing
Our men’s sun protective clothing is built for exploring the great outdoors. We have a range of products to suit different outdoor pursuits from trailing running to sailing. Each product has a unique blend of materials and features to provide optimum performance. You’ll commonly see our Lifa Solen, technical polyester and durable Tactel in the materials list for our sun protective shirts, shorts & hats.
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With Helly Hansen’s UPF clothing there is no need to compromise on performance or protection. Our material technicians and design experts have spent years refining these products so that our customers can continue to achieve their goals even in the height of summer.