Ecomm FAQ

Coolibar FAQ

  • What is Broad Spectrum

  • What is SPF

  • What is UPF

  • What are UVA rays and UVB rays?

  • Is there a big difference with UPF 50+ and UPF 30

  • Why is Coolibar more expensive than other brands

  • How does your fabric block UV rays?

  • Explain your Coolibar UPF 50+ guarantee?

  • What is UV testing and why does it matter?

  • Does Coolibar UPF 50+ protection ever wash out?

  • Are there do's and don'ts with Coolibar fabrics?

  • What does the "+" stand for in UPF 50+?

  • I heard that long sleeves can keep you cooler?

  • It feels like I may have sunburned through my Coolibar shirt, what do I do?

  • Do I need sunscreen if I'm wearing Coolibar?

  • I'm young and healthy, do I really need sun protection?

  • Isn't my tee-shirt at the beach enough?

  • What's the difference between the new mineral sunblocks and chemical sunscreens?

  • How much sunscreen should I use?

  • Why do my lips get chapped and burned?

  • Do you really need sunscreen or UPF 50+ clothing if you have dark skin?

  • Can sunscreen expire?

  • Do I need sunscreen on my face if I bought a hat?

  • How does Coolibar sizing run? How do your clothes fit?

  • How do I choose a hat?

  • I still love a tan, so are tanning beds better than the sun?

  • Do I really need sun protection in the fall and winter?

  • Don't I need some sun for Vitamin D?

  • Is getting a base tan before vacation safe?

  • Is tanning really dangerous?