Whether fishing recreationally or competitively, anglers need two things — protection from the sun and core temperature regulation. These two go hand-in-hand. Sun can burn your skin as well as increase your core body temperature.
So, protection from the sun and ultraviolet radiation is critical. UPF garments provide both— protection that keeps your skin from becoming sunburned, as well as keeping your body core cooled.
The days of wearing short-sleeved shirts or no shirts at all are behind us. Many anglers and guides that spend all day in the sun know this. And wearing the proper garments like UPF and cooling sun shirts and hoodies, you can stay cooler and more protected than wearing clothes that don’t cover your body.
Another critical point to consider is the use of cooling chemicals. Apparel that uses “chemical-free” cooling technology relies on the fabric to provide the moisture-wicking and UPF properties, compared to garments that use chemicals to provide these benefits. Chemical-free garments like Blackfish UPF gear with CoolCharge technology will not lose their protection factors after washing and repeated use.
Utilizing chemical-free cooling technology, the Blackfish Gear line of Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) apparel is unmatched in both sun protection and cooling comfort. And the proven CoolCharge technology wicks moisture from your skin to keep you comfortable, dry, and cool. And without cooling-chemical additives, the fabric retains its cooling properties even after extensive use and washing.
With Ultraviolet Protection Factor ratings of 30-50+, the Blackfish line of performance shirts, hoodies, gaiters, and gloves offer the maximum rating in an outdoor sun protection garment for male and female anglers.
This combination of CoolCharge technology with the protection from the sun and the garment design and style separate our UPF wear from everything else.
For more information about Blackfish Gear and their UPF gear, please visit www.blackfishgear.com
