How To Choose The Perfect Sun Hoodie For Your Hiking Husband

If your husband likes to hike, then a sun hoodie will make a perfect gift. These hoodies have built-in sun protection, so your husband won't have to spend as much time applying and reapplying sunscreen on hiking trips. They also provide an extra layer of warmth on cooler days.

While sun hoodies all share these benefits, some shirts are better than others. Read on to learn more about useful features which will really make this a perfect gift that he will wear over and over again.

Sun Protection Levels

Sun hoodies have different levels of UV-ray protection. Their materials can all absorb some of these harmful rays and keep them off the skin. However, different products have different levels of protection.

It pays to look for hoodies that have higher ultraviolet protection factor ratings. While shirts with lower levels do a job, they won't protect your husband on days when it is extremely sunny or when the UV index is high. Your husband will be more likely to use a hoodie that protects his skin in any weather. He won't risk getting burned.

Advanced Hoods

Some sun hoodies have regular hoods. However, some products have more advanced features here. For example, you can buy hoodies with elasticated or billed hoods.

Elasticated hoods make hoodies more comfortable to wear. Your husband will be able to tighten or loosen the strings to keep the hood over his head without it getting in the way. They are also good options for hikers who also climb or cycle. You can fit an elasticated hood more snugly over a climbing or cycling helmet.

Billed hoods give you additional sun protection. They shade the eyes and keep harmful rays off the face. Regular hoods don't cover the face, so this is a useful feature to have.

Thumb Loops

Some sun hoodies have thumb loops at the ends of their sleeves. You can put your thumbs through these loops to keep the sleeves pulled down and in place.

These loops make it easier to keep arms covered on a hike. They also work well if your husband will do any climbing where he needs to raise his arms. The sleeves will cover all his arms automatically; they won't fall back and expose his wrists and lower arms to the sun.

To get started, contact hiking gear suppliers and ask about their men's hooded sun protection shirt range.