Sunburn and Columbia pfg shirt

[artdevilish]

I've never heard of someone burning through clothing. Im in central SC and, with the exception of this year, fish in 95-100* temp in June and July and have never even noticed getting a hint of sun under my clothing. Matter of fact, my covered body looks like tommy TuTONE compared to my uncovered. Like whitebread next to burnttoast

[Babe Winkleworm]

I have all but gave up on the sun shirts they are like wearing a shower curtain and I sweat like a pig. I have went to long sleeve hooded white t-shirts they are $16 and when they get wet the breeze seems like an acre unit

[Dh0ckey11]

I've worn the PFGs without an issue, but with normal cotton I have gotten burned through the shirt when it was sweaty. Interesting at least, maybe a little tan will prevent it next time.

[Milehibird]

Haven't worn Columbia's, but I have a couple others from Under Armor and 5x3. No burns with either of them and I really want to get several more just because they are so much more comfortable. Granted, I just spent 3 days in the sun with my kids at cub scout camp, in the sun the whole day and didn't even come close to burning without sunscreen. I don't burn once I get out a couple times in the sun. But I do overheat and those shirts are so much better.

[rchavis]

How old are they , was they washed the right way . I think you can wash out the UV protection ?

[skeeterator]

Spf shirts, yet another well marketed, over hyped gimmick.

[BP in ME]

If I am going to be out in the summer sun fishing, I'll spray my shoulders with sunscreen even when wearing an SPF type shirt. I burn easily.

Does that make you a 'Snowflake'?

[rchavis]

Where the best place to buy them now , i have a few button up ones .Never tired the LS puller type with the wording down the arm .They look nice . I may try the HUK style shirts ,they look good also .

[earthworm77]

Those white shirts loose some protection when you sweet.

The spelling Nazi is not pleased with you.

[Dh0ckey11]

If you can find a Columbia outlet near you, they have decent prices and almost always have the PFG stuff near me.

[fr8dog]

I've been wearing Magellan shirts and pants from Academy for years. Went to the long sleeves and zip off long pants last year. Love them. Got a bunch on sale. Keep me cool, dry quickly, no burns. I think they hold up as well as any Columbia stuff I have.

[getfished]

I tried a couple of Magellan shirts but didn't like the fit. For several years I have used the long sleeve button up Columbia shirts. Not sure what SPF they are but I've never had any sun burn issue with them. I like them because they are loose fitting, lightweight and give me protection. When the are wet they will dry quickly . I think the protection may wash out after too many washes . Not certain about that because I have 4 or 5 that are a few years old and still serve me just fine.

[Bassbully 51]

Never even burnt thru my Columbia wear and my skin color is identical to new fallen snow. In fact never been burnt thru any clothing period.