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Rash Guards for all Water Sports - Surfing - Swimming - Snorkeling - Diving - Skiing - Kayaking
A rash guard, or rashguard, is a lightweight athletic shirt made from a material like lycra, nylon or polyester, engineered to have excellent wicking ability. Rash guards protect the skin from a variety of sporting related hazards, from chafing to sunburn. In addition to being practical, the rash guard has also become a style statement.
One of the major advantages to a rash guard is that the lightweight design allows it to be worn even in very warm weather conditions. Many people like to use rash guards with built-in SPF protection in the tropics to prevent sunburn and keep their skin cool while they dive, surf, snorkle, or swim. Rash guards are also worn as base layers under dry suits and other thermal protective layers.
Classically, a rash guard is worn under a wetsuit to prevent chafing. Prolonged periods of time in a wet suit can cause skin problems, especially in salt water around areas where the suit is bent, like the knees and elbows, with the wrinkled parts of the suit chafing and irritating the skin. By wearing a rash guard, these chafing injuries can be prevented. A rash guard also offers extra insulation for people using a wetsuit in very cold water.
In warm climes, divers and surfers sometimes wear a rash guard alone without a wetsuit, using it for protection from the elements without the bulk and discomfort of a wetsuit. You can also see rash guards used in some martial arts, protecting people from chafing and reducing the amount of time that sweat stays near the skin by wicking it away.
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