| Are you on the market for a rash guard? If | | | | UVA sunlight rays are blocked. You want a rash |
| you're shopping for rash guards there are some | | | | guard with at least 95% SPF rating because this |
| very important factors you need to consider | | | | allows you to wear it without having to worry |
| before you make a purchase. Maybe you need a | | | | about sunscreen. The company promoting the |
| rashguard for surfing, sports, martial arts, | | | | garment should be able to guarantee the SPF |
| grappling, or just spf sun protection. Whatever | | | | rating with certification from a radiation testing |
| your reasons for buying this type of garment, | | | | laboratory. |
| you need to make sure you're shopping decisions | | | | 4. Affordable Price and High Quality |
| are smart ones because this purchase is sensitive | | | | Rash guard prices on the internet generally range |
| to your health. There are very important things | | | | from about $20 to about $40 in most cases. Well |
| to evaluate before spending any money on a | | | | known brands try to charge the higher amounts |
| rashguard, such as the fabrics used, the comfort | | | | because they print their logos all over them and |
| and protection guarantees, pricing considerations, | | | | make them look more appealing to shoppers. |
| the origin of the manufacturer and several other | | | | However, these bigger surf brands are not |
| important variables. Read on and this short buying | | | | offering any better materials, protection, or |
| guide will help you become an expert rash guard | | | | comfort guarantees than the smaller companies |
| shopper in just a minute or two. | | | | who focus on quality rashguards rather than |
| 1. Materials and Fabric | | | | branding. If you want to pay $10-15 more for a |
| The best rash guards are made with Lycra and | | | | 'logo' that's okay, but if you are just interested in |
| Nylon, which are two fabrics that when blended | | | | a high quality rash guard with a nice color, optimal |
| together provide the optimum rash protection and | | | | comfort, and total protection, there are |
| flexibility. The proper composition of fabrics is | | | | companies who offer that value without the big |
| about 80% Nylon and 20% Lycra, which has been | | | | price tag. |
| scientifically tested by various rash guard | | | | 5. Origin - Is It "Made in USA"? |
| manufacturers. Some companies create a | | | | If you buy a rash guard that was manufactured |
| garment made of spandex, or blend of spandex | | | | overseas in places like China, you are likely signing |
| and cotton because those materials are cheaper | | | | yourself up for disappointment. Specialty Lycra |
| than good quality Lycra. These "knock offs" of | | | | fabrics and professional "flat lock" stitching is |
| real rash guards are often poorly crafted and fall | | | | required for achieving the sun protection, durability |
| apart easily. Not to mention the limitations in SPF | | | | and flexibility you want, especially if your shopping |
| protection! | | | | for surf rashguards. Most overseas operations |
| 2. Comfort, Sizing, and Satisfaction Guarantee | | | | have goals to mass produce rather than use |
| Clothing items are probably the most challenging | | | | careful quality control in their manufacturing. Make |
| products to shop for on the internet, especially | | | | sure the company you buy your rash guards |
| form fitting rash guards. If you order a rash | | | | from displays a "Made In USA" promise. |
| guard online, or any clothing for that matter, you'd | | | | Now that you know what to look for in a rash |
| be wise to make sure the company you're dealing | | | | guard and the company selling the rash guards, |
| with offers and exchange program. When you | | | | feel free to begin shopping. There are many good |
| receive your rash guard, try it on and check for | | | | companies out there, so how do you know |
| any bothersome areas, scratchy surfaces, and | | | | where to start? Well, like any online shopping |
| any areas that might cause irritation. After all, we | | | | experience you can start with any references |
| want to prevent rash not create it. | | | | that friends have provided you, and follow the |
| 3. Rash and SPF Sun Protection | | | | resources provided by people offering quality |
| Quality rash guards offer both rash protection and | | | | information around the product. Shopping for a |
| a strong SPF protection. "SPF" stands for "Sun | | | | rash guard can be fairly easy if you're using the |
| Protection Factor" which is commonly measured | | | | guidelines I've just provided you, so keep your |
| as a percentage of how much of the harmful UV | | | | eyes open and shop smart. |