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On a long day outside, consistent sunscreen reapplication is harder than it sounds. The LifeJacket UPF 50+ Active Hoodie covers your body, arms, neck, scalp and ears from the moment you pull it on. Nothing to apply, nothing to chase.

STAY COVERED ALL DAY

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Why sunscreen alone falls short on a long day out.

Sunscreen was designed for the beach. Reapply every two hours, after water, after sweat. On a full day hiking, fishing, or moving outdoors, that routine demands more consistency than most days allow.

Your head takes the worst of it.

Scalp, ears, neck. The areas most sun clothing leaves completely exposed at peak UV, and the hardest to reapply sunscreen to mid-activity.

Miss a window, lose protection.

Reapplication every two hours sounds simple. On a long day outside, it rarely happens on schedule. Every missed window is unprotected time accumulating.

Most UPF kit has an expiry date.

The majority of UPF clothing is chemically treated fabric. Around 20 washes in, that treatment is gone. And you have no way of knowing it's happened.

Why outdoor people choose the UPF 50+ Hoodie.

Built for long days outside where stopping to reapply isn't always practical. Or something you want to think about.

Hood built into the garment. Scalp, neck and ears covered all day.
98%+ UV blocked on covered areas. No sunscreen needed there at all.
Same UPF 50+ protection after 100 washes as after the very first.

★★★★★

"Nice piece of kit. I like hooded tops in general but was looking for something more suitable to wear when walking or hiking. Nice fit, cool on the skin and absolutely what I was looking for. 5 stars from me!"

Jane S. — VIP customer and product tester

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 already have the LifeJacket Long Sleeve Active Tee which I love, so was keen to try out the new hoodie version,. Didn't disappoint. Lightweight, quick drying and super comfortable. Spot on"

Rob B. — VIP customer and product tester

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.

★★★★★

"Really pleased with this. I went for the navy with pink colour. Nice design, good fit with some nice touches. Will be grabbing another colour very shortly."

Jamie B. — VIP customer and product tester

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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