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Rash Vests

A rash vest, or rash guard, is a thin top or t-shirt that protects you from chafing, rashes and harmful UV rays. All our UV rash vests and tops are UV50+, which blocks 98% of harmful sun rays. Our wide range of UV rash vests includes long-sleeve and short-sleeve options, can be loose-fitting or tight-fitting, and come in a full range of sizes. Tight-fitting rash tops are usually worn under a wetsuit, whereas loose-fitting UV t-shirts are usually paired with boardshorts or a swimsuit. We stock all the major brands including O’Neill, Rip Curl and Gul. If you’re looking for something to keep you a little warmer, shop thermal tops or wetsuit tops. If you’re looking for something to pair your rash vest with, check out our wetsuit trousers or wetsuit shorts. Learn more about rash vests in our ultimate guide to rash vests.

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Rip CurlMens Dawn Patrol UPF Perf Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$40.95

Rip CurlMens Streamline UPF Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$20.47

GillJunior UV Tec Hoody

$42.07

MysticWomens Star Short Sleeve Rashvest

$39.74

PalmWomens Helios Hoodie

$67.84

GULMens Code Zero Evoskin Long Sleeve Rash Vest

$57.59

Rip CurlMens Waves Perf Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$24.52

GillJunior Zenzero Rash Vest

$42.07

Rip CurlWomens Premium Surf Long Sleeve Surf Suit

$70.17

Rip CurlMens Waves Perf Long Sleeve Rash Vest

$29.20

Rip CurlWomens Classic Surf Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$34.44

Rip CurlWomens Premium Surf Short Jane

$64.31

MysticMens Star Long Sleeve Quick Dry Rash Vest

$50.39

OrcaMens Neoprene Long Sleeve Base Layer T-Shirt

$82.79

OrcaWomens Neoprene Long Sleeve Base Layer T-Shirt

$64.31

ZhikWomens Eco Long Sleeve Spandex Top

$80.57

Rip CurlWomens Mirage Ultimate UPF Surf Suit

$47.93

Rip CurlWomens Mirage Ultimate UPF Surf Suit

$47.93

Peak PSTecwik UV Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$46.76

Rip CurlWomens Molokai Long Sleeve Floral Insert Rash Vest

$37.40

ZhikMens Eco UPF50+ Spandex Long Sleeve Rash Guard

$98.10

Rip CurlWomens Surf Tide Crop Short Sleeve Rash Vest

$45.59

ZhikJunior Long Sleeve Eco Spandex Rash Guard

$57.78

MysticMens Star Short Sleeve Quick Dry Rash Vest

$44.39

GULWomens Evotherm Thermal Short Sleeve Top

$40.79

MysticMens Bolt Long Sleeve Quickdry Top

$53.78

Rip CurlJuniors Icons UV Brushed Long Sleeve Rash Vest

$39.54

MysticMens Star Long Sleeve Quick Dry Rash Vest

$50.39

What are rash vests used for?

A rash vest is essentially a t-shirt or top you can wear in the water. It has a few great uses that will make you reach for it every time you're heading out on the water – especially in the summer. Originally, rash guards were designed to protect surfers from the irritation they'd get on their torsos from the surf wax on their boards. However, they also provide protection from the sun, which means you don't have to keep running up the beach to reapply a full body of sun cream. When it's less sunny, they're a good layer to pop on under a wetsuit to prevent any seams rubbing.

Are rash vests good for swimming?

Rash vests are brilliant for swimming and also snorkelling, as it's easy not to feel your skin burning if you're in cool water. For snorkelling especially, when you're face down in the water for longer periods of time, wearing a rash vest will provide much better protection for your torso than sunscreen alone.

Do rash vests keep you warm?

A standard rash vest will provide an extra layer, but it isn't designed for warmth. However, we also stock a good selection of thermal rash vests and neoprene tops, some of which include polypro linings. These can be worn with or without other layers to provide more thermal insulation than a basic rashie.