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Every hour outside is another hour your sunscreen is fading. The UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Active Hoodie gives you permanent UV protection woven into the fabric. No reapplication, no gaps.

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Why sunscreen alone keeps letting you down outside.

Sunscreen was designed for the beach, applied once and topped up in a lounger. Outside, with sweat, wind, and hours of movement, the rules change.

It wears off mid-session.

Sweat, wind, and physical effort strip sunscreen faster than the label suggests. Two hours becomes one. You're exposed before you've noticed.

You forget to reapply.

Mid-hike, mid-ride, mid-anything: stopping to reapply just doesn't happen. UV accumulates quietly across your shoulders, neck, and arms all session long.

The hood and neck get missed.

Sunscreen covers what you remember to cover. The back of the neck, the hairline, the ears. They're the first to burn and consistently the last to get any protection.

Why active outdoor people choose UPF clothing.

When you're out for hours, sunscreen alone isn't enough. UPF 50+ fabric works the entire time you're wearing it.

UPF 50+ protection woven in permanently. Works all day, every day.
Four-way stretch and moisture-wicking fabric that moves with you, not against you.
Hood covers head, ears, and neck. The spots sunscreen never quite reaches.

★★★★★

"Going to get another as this has been my go-to top for a three week holiday in Portugal, Spain and France. Worn it cycling, walking around cities and to the beach...even on my paddle board."

Joe — Holiday regular, wore it across three countries

UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Active Hoodie

£42.00

3 reviews

Full-day UPF 50+ coverage. Head included.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)

Built for all-day exposure. Lab tested to prove it.

Protection that can't wash out
Provides scalp, ear, headline and neck coverage
Keeps you cool. Looks good doing it
UPF 50+. Blocks 98%+ of UV

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★★★★★

"I've worn this over the last three weeks both on a bareboat yacht charter and at the beach in temperatures of between 24-38° and it's helped keep me cool and protected my skin. Very comfortable to wear and will buy another."

Francis J. — Bareboat sailor, three weeks of serious heat

How we're different.

UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Active Hoodie	Other brands
UPF 50+. Lab tested. Guaranteed. Blocks 98%+ of UV. Arms, shoulders, neck, ears and scalp.	No UPF rating. No lab test. No guarantee. Whatever protection cotton offers is incidental: untested and uncertified.
Lightweight. Packs flat. Always there. 180gsm. Stuffs into any bag.	Heavy, bulky, takes up space. You'll feel it in your pack long before you get where you're going.
Dries fast. Stays comfortable. Moisture-wicking. Quick-drying after rain or hard effort.	Gets wet. Stays wet. Cotton holds moisture. Heavy and cold until it finally dries.
Built for days in the sun. UPF 50+, lightweight, packable. Designed for exactly this.	Designed for warmth. Not protection. On a long sunny day out, it's solving the wrong problem.

★★★★★

"Just come back from holiday with temperatures in the late 30s. Walking, swimming and cycling and it was perfect. Wore it every day."

Nigel W. — Hiker, cyclist & swimmer

Every ingredient matters.

Our high-performance formulas are built on proven science and smart ingredient tech.

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY

90% polyester, 10% spandex. Four-way stretch for full range of motion without restriction.
Performance matt yarn. Moisture-wicking, quick-drying, comfortable at pace.
High-density jacquard weave. The tight construction physically blocks UV. Protection is structural, not chemical.

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FABRIC INFORMATION

90% polyester, 10% spandex

Built from personal experience.

When several close friends, including Jono, were diagnosed with cancer in their thirties, it changed everything. LifeJacket was born to make everyday skin protection simple, reliable and part of normal life.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Will the UPF protection wash out over time?

No. The protection is built into the jacquard weave itself, not applied as a chemical treatment. It physically blocks UV through the construction of the fabric. It can't degrade, wash out, or wear off. The same 98% UV block after 100 washes as after the first.

Does the hood stay on during activity?

Yes. The hood is sewn into the garment. It's not a separate hat or a snap-on addition. It moves with you and stays put in wind, on the water, and at pace. That's the point of it.

Do I still need sunscreen if I'm wearing this?

For covered areas, no. The UPF 50+ fabric handles 98%+ of UV on your arms, shoulders, neck, and scalp. For exposed areas: your face, hands, and any skin the garment doesn't cover: you'll still want SPF applied and reapplied as normal.

Is it suitable for water sports? Does it dry quickly?

Yes, and it dries quickly. That said, if you're looking for something designed to be worn in the water, the <a href="https://lifejacketskin.com/products/upf-rash-vest" target="_blank">UPF 50+ Rash Vest</a> is likely a better fit. It's built specifically for watersports. This hoodie is an active top: lightweight, quick-drying when wet, but designed to be worn on the water rather than in it.

Can I wear it as a mid-layer in cooler conditions?

Yes. The relaxed fit with dropped shoulders layers well over a base layer without restricting movement. The UPF 50+ protection works exactly the same regardless of what you're wearing underneath it.

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