• Kids UV Legionnaire Cap UPF 50+ in Studio Navy Azure
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Stingray Kids' UV Legionnaire Cap UPF 50+

Stingray Kids' UV Legionnaire Cap UPF 50+

Neck Coverage Icon Face & Neck Coverage | UPF 50 Icon Blocks 98% of Harmful UV Rays
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Color: Navy / Azure
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Description

A kids' legionnaire cap with a peaked front and a UPF 50+ neck flap, so the ears and the back and sides of the neck stay covered. The certified UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays, and because the protection is woven into the fibre and the weave rather than a chemical finish, it can't wash out or wear off.

An adjustable drawstring keeps it on in wind and water, and the fabric resists chlorine and saltwater and dries quickly, so it works at the pool and the beach as well as the park. Two sizes, 2 to 4 years and 6 to 12 years, in eighteen colourways for boys and girls.

Features
  • Certified UPF 50+, independently tested to AS/NZS 4399:1996
  • Blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays
  • Long neck flap
  • Extended brim
  • Adjustable drawstring
  • Chlorine and saltwater resistant
  • Fast drying, lightweight and breathable
  • Stretchy, comfortable fit
  • Two sizes for ages 2 to 4 and 6 to 12 years, in 18 colours

Fabric & care

Fabric: Polyester and PBT blend.

  • Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent
  • No bleach or fabric softener
  • Rinse in clean water after swimming to remove salt and chlorine
  • Air dry flat or hang in the shade
  • Keep away from rough surfaces to prevent snags
  • Store in a cool, dry place
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UPF 50+ protectionBlocks 98% of UVA and UVBThe highest rating a fabric can be given.
Neck flapCovers the ears, back and sides of the neckIn the same certified UPF 50+ fabric.
Swim-readyChlorine and saltwater resistantKeeps its full rating wet, and dries quickly.
UPF 50+ certified

Less than 1 in 50 UV rays reach the skin

That is what UPF 50+ means, tested and certified to the Australian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996. An ordinary sun hat puts the face in a shadow, but it isn't necessarily providing adequate protection.

The protection is woven in, from the fibres and the density of the weave rather than a chemical finish, so there is nothing to wash out and nothing to reapply.

Coverage

Shade for the ears and neck, not just the face

A legionnaire cap has a peaked front that shades the face and a long flap that wraps the neck.

Wraparound neck flap Shades the skin an ordinary cap leaves bare.
UPF 50+ throughout Peak, crown and flap are all the same certified fabric.
Girl on the beach in a kids’ UPF 50+ legionnaire cap, the neck flap covering her ears and neck
Comfort and wear

Made for swimming as much as the park

They can swim in it: the fabric resists chlorine and saltwater and dries quickly. Eighteen colourways, including brights you can pick out across a busy beach.

4-way stretch fabric Moulds to the head and stays comfortable all day.
Adjustable drawstring Set the fit once and it holds through wind, water and play.
Boy at the beach wearing a kids’ UPF 50+ legionnaire sun cap with a neck flap
Specification

Fabric, fit and coverage

Made by Stingray, who have been making sun protective clothing since 1986.

  • FabricCertified UPF 50+ polyester & PBT
  • Tested toAustralian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996
  • UPF when wetStill 50+, in and out of water
  • CoverageFace, ears, back and sides of neck
  • PeakStructured, holds its shape
  • FitAdjustable drawstring
  • In waterChlorine and saltwater resistant, quick dry
  • Sizes2 to 4 years (45 cm), 6 to 12 years (51 cm)
  • ColoursEighteen colourways
Annotated features of the kids’ UV legionnaire cap UPF 50+ in navy and green: peak, neck flap and adjustable drawstring
Sizing

Two sizes, both adjustable

The 45 cm size fits most toddlers and pre-schoolers; the 51 cm fits school-age children. Measure just above the ears, and between the two sizes take the larger: the drawstring draws the fit in, so a cap can be made smaller but never bigger.

  • 2 to 4 years45 cm head circumference
  • 6 to 12 years51 cm head circumference
Questions

What parents ask us

What is a legionnaire cap?

A legionnaire cap is a sun hat with a peaked front, like a cap, and a long fabric flap at the back that covers the ears and the back and sides of the neck. It gives more neck coverage than most normal caps.

Does my child still need suncream if they wear it?

Yes, on the skin the cap does not cover. The cap takes care of the scalp, ears and the back and sides of the neck. Carry on with suncream on the face, nose, hands and feet, reapplied after swimming, because UV also reflects up off sand and water.

Will it stay on?

Yes. The drawstring at the back sets the fit to your child's head and holds through wind, swimming and full-speed play. It sits close to the head rather than catching the wind like a wide brim.

Can they swim in it?

Yes. The fabric resists chlorine and saltwater, keeps its full UPF 50+ rating when wet, and dries quickly.

Which size should I choose?

Measure around your child's head just above the ears: 45 cm is 2 to 4 years, 51 cm is 6 to 12 years. Between the two, take the larger: the drawstring draws the fit in.

Will the UV protection wash out?

No. It is woven into the fibre and weave rather than a chemical finish, so there is nothing to wash out or wear off. Rinse in fresh water after the pool or the sea, air dry, and machine wash cold on a gentle cycle when it needs it.

Is it suitable for eczema, sensitive skin or a child who cannot be in the sun?

Yes. The fabric is smooth and seam-light, and its UV protection is woven into the fibre and weave rather than a chemical finish, which is why it suits eczema and sensitive skin. Parents also buy it for children with photosensitivity conditions such as vitiligo and actinic keratosis, autoimmune conditions such as lupus, scleroderma and dermatomyositis, genetic conditions such as EPP, ichthyoses and Bloom syndrome, and children going through chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment. We cannot give medical advice, so follow your child's consultant on how much cover they need.

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