Why do people wear rash vests?

A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester. The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion, or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing.

Are rash vests meant to be tight?

How should a rash vest fit? In terms of fit, rashies are lightweight and should be made to fit fairly snug, so that they can move with your body and there’s no excess fabric getting in the way. Obviously, they shouldn’t be too tight that they restrict your movement and feel uncomfortable.

Why do surfers wear rash vests?

Rash Vests are great for surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and every other watersport. Rash Vests provide extra protection from harmful UV rays and abrasions to the skin from sand and hard surfaces.

What do you wear under a rash vest?

I wear either a bikini top under it, or in January when the water was still a bit cooler in the morning for snorkeling, I actually wore it over my tankini and I was comfortable. In a pinch a sports bra works well, but you have to change out of it after coming out of the water because it doesn’t dry fast.

Can you swim in a rash vest?

Sun Protection The benefit of a rash top is that it is lightweight, comfortable and easy to move in, which allows your child to run about, swim, play and get up to all of the activities that they love with no restrictions.

Do rash vest keep you warm?

Warmth. Although a rash top will never give your child the level of warmth that a body wrap, wetsuit or the warm-in-one will, it will certainly give them a little bit more than a usual swimming costume would; especially for boys who tend to have their top half bare.

How do I know my rash guard size?

To choose a rash guard size, you should first measure your chest. Then compare that measurement to the size chart that’s shown on the product page and order based on your chest measurement. Depending on fit and comfort preference, you can go up or down a size!