Covering up with sun-protection clothing is a good way to protect your skin from Aotearoa’s harsh UV rays.

Choose the best sun-protection clothing
Looking for sun-protection clothing? Compare your options among 31 clothes we’ve tested from a selection of brands. Before choosing, see if they’ve met their UPF claims.
What you need to know when buying sun-protection clothing
Before you buy sun-protection clothing, check out the top questions and features to look for from our buying guide.

Find the right sunscreen for you
We have over 160 sunscreens in our database to help you choose a sunscreen that will keep your skin safe.
Do sun-protection clothing brands meet their claims?
We bought clothing from chain stores, clothing stores and surf shops. Some products made UPF claims, but we also included clothing and rash tops that didn’t make claims to see how well they’d protect you from the sun.
See what we found.
Stay protected from the sun
Enjoy the outdoors while staying protected from New Zealand’s harsh sunlight.






