O'Neill Skins Short Sleeve Rash Tee

by O'Neill

Product Features

• 50 plus uv Protection factor-loose fit tee
• Weighs 6-ounce and made of nylon/spandex
• Provides a 4-way stretch
• Features quick dry property and ergonomic seam placement

Product Description

The Skins S/S Rash Tee is a state of the art rash guard that provides sun and water lovers with the ultimate protection. This O'Neill rash guard for men is equipped with fresh graphics for a trendy look and technology that will beat the rest. If you intend on spending hours in the sun, the U.P.F 50+ protection allows for the sun to reflect off of you, decreasing any harm that may be caused by UV Rays. This rash tee is also great for surfers, wake boarders, or any guy who stays in the water. The fabrication of the Skins S/S Rash Tee is comprised of material that allows for quick drying abilities so time spent out of the water is comfortable and dry. There is also a boardshort connector attached so that your shirt and bottoms stay comfortably in place even with all of the movement. Features: The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this as an effective UV protectant. Sleeves: Short, UV Protection?: Yes, Fit: Loose, Hood: No, Model Year: 2011, Product ID: 217750, Shipping Restriction: This item is not available for shipment outside of the United States.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032UC3V4
• Item model number: 3519
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,353 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #20 in Clothing > Men > Swim > Rash Guards

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sun protection, May 13, 2009

By 

John Edward "Computer Guy" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

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I went to various local stores for a rashguard. I normally wear a size XL shirt. Every rashguard in the stores were super tight. So I decided to give this looser fit rash tee a try. I did as suggested and ordered one size up. I ordered an XXL and it seems a bit loose. I would suggest for others to just order your normal tee shirt size.

I live in Miami, and my back and shoulders would be burned like a lobster in the sun (even with globs of waterproof sunscreen lotion) so I started wearing a cotton tee shirt in the pool last year. Because I'm getting older and am starting to get worried about premature skin aging and skin cancer from all the sun on my back. The problem with wearing a cotton tee shirt is that when your body is out of the water the shirt is heavy and makes you feel cold. So I started using this rash tee.

The rash tee is great. In the water you don't realize you are wearing anything. And out of the water it is light and comfortable. It wicks away the water quickly and doesn't feel cold. This rash tee is great in and out of the water. Also, the sun protection is better than any sunscreen lotion. This rash tee basically provides a complete sun block.

The only negative is that the sunscreen that I still put on my arms, face, and neck slightly stains the rash tee. The sunscreen bottle even says "will stain some fabrics". So be careful when putting on sunscreen, because it may stain the rash tee some. I bought the solid white rash tee. Probably if you bought a rash tee with some color it wouldn't have a problem. The staining makes the white tee look a little off-white or slightly yellow. So I would recommend getting a colored rash tee instead of the solid white if you are going to use sunscreen. I have used the rash tee about five times and it is starting to show some wear. I go in the pool about twice a week during the long Miami summer. It looks like this rash tee will only last one summer season, but I also have to buy a new bathing suit about every year also because of the UV rays and pool chlorine. So, I'll probably have to buy a new rash tee every year. I've been rinsing the rash tee out with fresh water after using it in the pool to try and keep the chlorine out in hopes it will make the rash tee last longer.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a T or a Surf Shirt, July 29, 2008

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S. Dinnocenti (Valley Forge, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: O'Neill Skins Short Sleeve Rash Tee (Misc.)

Loved this rash guard. It's better than a T-shirt because of the UV protection without having to put on sunscreen. Not sure of the SPF but can wear it all day without having to put on sunscreen. Rated it a 5 because of the fit. My husband has a little belly but because this fits like a loose T-shirt not a body-hugging surf shirt he does not look ridiculous in it. After having this for a month, bought a second one to have for next year.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fits like I expected, July 9, 2011

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hoqiez (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: O'Neill Skins Short Sleeve Rash Tee (Sports)

The shirt fits like a glove, like it's supposed to. Here are my thoughts on the issues seen across all the reviews regarding fit:

If you are buying this to surf, you want it to be fitted, so in that respect "loose" in this description is a misnomer as it is relative to other rash guards that are spandex tight...it does not mean it is a loose fit like a typical baggy t-shirt. The neoprene hugs you and allows movement but leaves just a little to the imagination so to speak.

I am an in between size, wearing L or XL depending on the cut. I ordered the XL in this shirt and it fits well, so if you are in between also get the larger of the sizes that you normally wear.

I am an avid weight lifter, and am 5 lbs over a healthy bodyfat level, and maybe 20lbs away from a 6-pack. That being said I would not want to wear this shirt if I was significantly heavier/less fit with the size that I purchased, as there is not a lot of room left for extra weight around the mid-section and arms. In that case I can understand going up 2-3 sizes as others have in their reviews.

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