Rash Guards
O'Neill O'Zone Sun Lonsleeved Toddler Lycra T-Shirt
149 LeiMystic Star Womens Rashguard
199 Lei 89 LeiO'Neill Hybrid Sun Womens Lycra T-Shirt
219 Lei 99 LeiO'Neill Womens Graphic S/S Sun Shirt Rash Guard
199 Lei 159 LeiRip Curl Flash Bomb Neoprene Long Sleeve
469 Lei 429 LeiO'Neill Premium Skins O'Zone L/S Rash Guard
319 Lei 249 LeiION Bottoms NEO Shorts 2.5 Men Rash Guard
349 Lei 339 LeiO'Neill O'Zone Toddler Lycra Suit
149 Lei 79 LeiO'Neill Youth Basic Skins S/S Rash Guard Rash Guard
109 LeiManera Magma Baselayer 0.5mm 2022
499 Lei 379 LeiO'Neill O'Zone Baby Lycra Suit
149 Lei 89 LeiO'Neill Womens Basic Skins S/S Rash Guard Rash Guard
149 Lei 99 LeiManera X10D Baselayer Hooded 0.5mm
469 Lei 429 LeiRadar Freedom Longsleeved Neo Top
399 Lei 199 LeiO'Neill Basic Skins L/S Sun Youth Rash Guard
129 LeiO'Neill O'Zone Sun Toddler Lycra T-Shirt
129 LeiMystic Lunar L/S Vest Neoprene 2mm Women Rash Guard
689 LeiMystic Lunar L/S 2/2mm Women Costum neopren Pants
649 Lei 599 LeiO'Neill Premium Skins S/S Womens Sun Rash Guard
179 Lei 139 LeiRash Guard Shirts Provide All-Round Protection
Rash guards are often seen on surfers, wakeboarders, or many other water sports enthusiasts. Different from a wetsuit that is designed to keep you warm, rash guards are worn to protect your skin.
The first protection rash guards offer is against the sun. The tightly woven lycra blocks UV rays from reaching your skin, preventing sunburn. Long sleeve rash guards provide more skin coverage, but you will also find short sleeve rash guards as well.
Protection from skin rubbing against the surfboard is the second benefit of wearing a rash guard and is where it got its name from. Surfers spend a lot of time laying on the board while paddling out and without the lycra shirt on, friction can cause a nasty rash.
Difference Between Swim Shirts and Rash Guards
Swim shirts also fall into this category, as they are made with the same lycra material but are more loose and casual fitting. The relaxed fit makes them more comfortable to wear when relaxing by the beach or splashing in the water. Rash guards have a tighter fit, so there is less excess material to restrict your movements while surfing.
Rash guards and swim shirts for men, women and children come in all colors and styles, so check out our full range before choosing one. If you are looking for some tops that provide warmth as well as protection, then check out Wetsuit Tops.