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Sun-protection clothing

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  • Buying guide
  • What we found

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

On this page

  • Choose the best sun-protection clothing
  • What you need to know when buying sun-protection clothing
  • Do sun-protection clothing brands meet their claims?
  • Stay protected from the sun
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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.

Compare sun-protection clothing

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.

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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.

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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.

What our sun-protection clothing test found

Stay protected from the sun

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