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Stingray Short Sleeve Zipped UV Swim Shirt UPF 50+

Stingray Short Sleeve Zipped UV Swim Shirt UPF 50+

UPF 50 Icon Blocks 98% of Harmful UV Rays
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Description

A women's zipped UV swim shirt with short sleeves and a high collar that covers the back and sides of the neck. It is a quarter zip rash guard: the zip stops at the chest, lets you adjust the airflow and makes the shirt easy to put on and take off. The certified UPF 50+ fabric blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays, which protects your skin from sunburn, premature ageing and long-term damage.

The protection is woven into the fibre and the weave rather than a chemical finish, so it cannot wash out or wear off. The Italian fabric is soft, lightweight and stretchy, resists chlorine and saltwater, and holds its shape swim after swim. It dries quickly too, for swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding and beach days. Sizes S to 7XL, including plus sizes, in azure, navy and black.

Features
  • Certified UPF 50+, independently tested to AS/NZS 4399:1996
  • Blocks at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays
  • Quarter zip to the chest, with adjustable airflow
  • High collar covering the back and sides of the neck
  • Close fit that stays put in the water, never compression-tight
  • Unlined, soft and stretchy
  • Flat seams to prevent chafing
  • Resists chlorine and saltwater, fast drying
  • Ten sizes from S to 7XL, in 3 colours

Fabric & care

Fabric: 53% polyester and 47% PBT blend. Italian fabric.

  • Machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent
  • No bleach or fabric softeners
  • Rinse with clean water after swimming to remove salt or chlorine
  • Air dry flat or hang in the shade, away from high heat and direct sunlight
  • Keep away from rough surfaces to prevent snags
  • Store in a cool, dry place, and make sure it is fully dry first
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UPF 50+Blocks 98% of UVA and UVBTested to AS/NZS 4399:1996.
Front zipOpens to the chestEasy to put on and take off.
Pool and seaHolds its shape in chlorine and saltKeeps its UPF 50+ rating wet, and dries fast.
UPF 50+ certified

Sun protection in the fabric itself

UPF 50+, tested and certified to the Australian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996, means only about 1 in 50 UV rays gets through to your skin. It is woven into the Italian polyester and PBT fibres and the weave rather than a chemical finish, so it cannot wash out or wear off.

Coverage

Shoulders, arms and neck in certified fabric

A modest swim top that covers the shoulders, upper arms and neck. The high collar reaches up the back and sides of the neck, and the hem sits at the hip to upper thigh.

Unlined No built-in bra or shelf, just one light layer.
Flatlock seams Sewn flat to prevent chafing.
Back of a woman wearing a women's Stingray short sleeve zipped UV swim shirt UPF 50+ in azure, showing the high collar
In and out of the water

Swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding

This is a swim shirt with a zipper to the chest, so it is easy to put on and take off, and you can adjust the airflow with the zip. The close fit stays put in the water.

It resists chlorine and saltwater, holds its shape through repeated use and keeps its full UPF 50+ rating when wet.

Soft stretch fabric Comfortable for kayaking and hiking as well as swimming.
Quick dry Dry again before the next swim.
Woman wearing a women's Stingray short sleeve zipped UV swim shirt UPF 50+ in navy, front view with the quarter zip
Specification

Fabric, fit and coverage

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

  • FabricCertified UPF 50+ Italian polyester & PBT, 53% / 47%
  • Tested toAustralian standard AS/NZS 4399:1996
  • UPF when wetStill 50+, in and out of water
  • CoverageShoulders, upper arms, torso, back and sides of neck
  • StyleWomen's zipped swim shirt, short sleeves, high collar
  • ClosureQuarter zip to the chest
  • FitClose, not compression-tight, hem at hip to upper thigh
  • LiningUnlined, no built-in bra or shelf
  • In waterChlorine and saltwater resistant, quick dry
  • SizesS to 7XL
  • ColoursAzure, navy and black
Annotated features of the women's Stingray short sleeve zipped UV swim shirt UPF 50+ in navy
Sizing

S to 7XL, sized by bust

Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your bust with your arms relaxed at your sides, keep it level across your back, and hold it snug but not tight. Take the nearest size. Between sizes, take the larger.

Measure the fullest part of your bust. Between sizes, take the larger.

  • S97 cm bust
  • M102 cm bust
  • L107 cm bust
  • XL112 cm bust
  • 2XL117 cm bust
  • 3XL122 cm bust
  • 4XL127 cm bust
  • 5XL132 cm bust
  • 6XL137 cm bust
  • 7XL142 cm bust
Questions

What customers ask us

Is it a full zip or a quarter zip?

A quarter zip. The zipper runs to the chest and no further.

Can I adjust the airflow with the zip?

Yes, the quarter-length zip allows adjustable airflow. It also makes the swim shirt easy to put on and take off.

Does it come in plus sizes?

Yes. There are ten sizes, S to 7XL, for a bust of 97 cm up to 142 cm. If you are between two bust sizes, take the larger.

Does it have a built-in bra?

No. The swim shirt is unlined, with no built-in bra or shelf.

Will it keep its shape after lots of swims in chlorine and salt water?

Yes. The Italian fabric resists chlorine and saltwater, holds its shape through repeated use and keeps its full UPF 50+ rating when wet. The protection is in the fibres and the weave, rather than a chemical finish, so it cannot wash out or wear off. Rinse it in clean water after each swim and hang it to dry in the shade.

Do I still need suncream?

Only on the skin the swim shirt leaves bare: face, ears, forearms, hands and legs. Reapply after swimming. A UPF 50+ legionnaire cap covers the head, ears and neck, and UV swim leggings cover the legs.

Is it suitable for skin cancer patients or a medical condition?

Yes. Certified UPF 50+ cover is often recommended after skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, and for autoimmune conditions such as lupus, scleroderma and dermatomyositis, photosensitivity conditions such as actinic keratosis and vitiligo, genetic conditions such as EPP, ichthyoses and Bloom syndrome, and during chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment. We cannot give medical advice, so follow your dermatologist or consultant on how much cover you need.

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