What SPF rating is this shirt? I think all Columbia Silver Ridge Shirt are SPF 50+ but in the product description above it says 40.
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I believe it said 50 on the tag when I got my shirt. It says 50 in the product description. You can also Google the Columbia website to double check.
73261
My sense is that there is some degree of UV protection and that's why I purchased one, as it was recommended by my dermatologist. Most cotton fabric has a minimum SPF of 15 for example.
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I don't know that the protection is SPF 50, but I can say for sure that I've never had a sun burn problem wearing this hat while boating. And I boat all day long in the hot sun in Missouri in July, so I see no issue or problem. Overall, it's a great product and I highly recommend it.
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The label on the hat indicated so, but not sure how to verify. I did wear a sun hat that wasn't labeled spf protected and can tell you this one is cooler on my headvand face.
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My last bottle was SPF 30. Do your research there are a lot of fakes out there. I'm due for a new bottle but the company I usually by from seems to be lacking confidence and this our face, the first thing we/people notice. Be careful and do an allergy test. You should be fine and the product is awesome !
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The difference in sun protection in a sunscreen with an SPF higher than 35 is negligible, if applied correctly. (SPF 30 blocks 97%, SPF 50 blocks 98%, and SPF 100 blocks 99%, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, and the EWG) In addition, products with higher SPFs can contain more harmful ingredients. Also they are less likely to be applied correctly, because people assume they have more strength, so they may not be applied as heavily or as often. Here is a link from the Environmental Working Group to consider: http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/whats-wrong-with-high-spf/
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They definitely run large for me. I wear a large (I aim for 42" chest) in virtually every other piece of outdoor gear I own, but the large Silver Ridge is WAY too long and baggy around the torso. The medium Silver Ridge fits very well, except the sleeves are a tad short for me (I'm 6'2", so this is a common problem, and not a huge deal).
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Maggie F. -I think what will help you the most is to first look at the Columbia sizing information here: http://www.columbia.com/Men's-Silver-Ridge™-Convertible-Pant/AM8004,default,pd.html#PDPSizeChart .My experience, as a male, is that I normally wear a 32 waist, and these pants were too tight, primarily in the thighs, especially for active wear. I reordered a 34 and they fit well. Would they work for a 34 waist? _Probably_, if you were exactly or slightly less than a 34. But that's just a guess. Again, weigh that against Columbia's sizing information.
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I contacted Picnic Time through their website and they told me that the Manta Sun Shelter had an SPF rating of 50+.
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Oddly, I don't know but must have seen it. Take a look at a similar garment frmo REI and use that as a reasonable guess. Whatever the rating, it is a cool, comfortable shirt that I find well suited to most California climates.
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This is a great product. Although I purchase it through a local DOD Commissary, with a SPF 50 rating, I consider the product to be essential for skin care.
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Each person is different and their tolerance to climate is going to be different. I tend to overheat easily and found that 45-65 with this product is great. It keeps me cool in the warmer weather and warm in the colder weather. However 65 might be the extreme of this weight. I would suggest a light weight merino wool base layer if you are going to be in 60+ degree weather. You can always strip down a layer but it is hard to strip off your base layer :)
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Yes, check out Consumer Reports July 2014 issue. The difference between SPF 15 (93%)and SPF 30(97%) is 4% more UVB ray blocking! Note: SPF only refers to UVB not UVA rays
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My wife is in her 70's and has wonderful skin, she credits this to Olay Total Effects. She has been using Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer, SPF 15, 1.7 Ounce for many years. She also uses the foundation COVERGIRL OLAY. We live in a sunny climate. I hope this answer helps you
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Don't know, but look like it in the photos. If you are in a hot climate and you have light duty, you will love this shirt. Feels like wearing nothing at all. Very thin material so might not hold up well if you handle a jackhammer all day.
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Yes, but with a caveat: SPF 35 is sufficient, as long as you apply enough and reapply every couple hours or after getting wet. SPF higher than 30 doesn't provide significantly more benefit, since SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays and SPF 100 (which I don't think they're legally even allowed to claim anymore) only blocks 99%. That's a lot more active ingredient for really marginal benefit. So just find a sunblock your skin doesn't hate, and use a TON of it, and you'll be good.
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My jar doesn't say SPF on it either. If it had SPF that wouldn't be too bad either because I wear this day and night. I like it much better than the daytime version.