I heard that long sleeves can keep you cooler?

Long Sleeves Help Your Body Cool Itself

Here’s the thing: your body’s natural cooling system relies on sweat. When you sweat, the moisture evaporates, which cools you down. Long sleeves—especially if they’re made from moisture-wicking fabrics—actually enhance this process.

Experience the Comfort of Coolibar Fabric

Coolibar fabric effectively draws sweat away from your skin and spreads it out, keeping you cool and dry! Plus, our fabrics are super lightweight and breathable, so you don’t get that hot, sticky feeling you’d expect from wearing more coverage.

Blocking the Sun Helps You Stay Cool

It might feel like exposing more skin to the air will cool you off, but when your skin is in direct sunlight, it heats up fast. Think about how your car’s interior heats up when the sun beats down on it—your skin reacts the same way!

The Power of UPF 50+ Fabrics

Wearing long sleeves acts like a barrier, stopping the sun from directly heating your skin. And when those sleeves are made from UPF 50+ fabric, like Coolibar’s, you’re blocking 98% of harmful UV rays. That means no sunburn, less heat absorption, and, ultimately, a cooler you.

Desert Dwellers Have It Figured Out

Ever wondered why people who live in scorching hot deserts wear long, loose clothing? Researchers did, too, and they studied the Bedouins, who wear heavy black robes in the desert. Surprisingly, they found that those robes actually help the Bedouins stay cooler!

How Does That Work?

The layers of fabric create a mini climate around the body, trapping cooler air close to the skin while blocking out the sun’s intense heat. You don’t need to go as far as wearing heavy robes, but you can get similar benefits with lightweight, sun-protective long sleeves. Coolibar’s designs take inspiration from this principle but add a modern twist—our fabrics are breathable, comfortable, and made to move with you.

Don’t Forget the Accessories

If you want to stay as cool as possible, long sleeves are a great start, but don’t stop there.

Add These Essentials to Your Routine

  • A wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, neck, and shoulders.
  • A UV-blocking umbrella for instant portable shade.

These small extras go a long way in keeping you comfortable and safe from the sun. And don’t forget to drink plenty of water and take breaks in the shade, especially during the hottest part of the day. It all adds up to feeling cooler and more comfortable when you’re out in the sun.

Why Coolibar Long Sleeves Are a Game Changer

Let’s be real—any long sleeves are better than none when it comes to sun protection, but not all fabrics are created equal. That’s where Coolibar comes in.

What Makes Coolibar Different?

  • UPF 50+ Protection: Blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays.
  • Cooltect™ Technology: Wicks away moisture and gives you a cooling sensation.
  • Lightweight and Breathable: Perfect for hot, sunny days.

And here’s the best part: our UPF protection doesn’t wash out. Unlike sunscreen, which you have to reapply constantly, our fabrics keep protecting you no matter how many times you wash or wear them.

The Bottom Line: Long Sleeves = Cool Comfort

Wearing long sleeves to stay cool might sound odd, but it works—and it works really well. Long sleeves can significantly block the sun, help cool the body, and provide an extra layer of protection on hot, sunny days.

Next time, don’t hesitate to wear long sleeves—embrace them! With Coolibar’s stylish, sun-blocking styles, you’ll stay cool, comfortable, and protected, ready to take on whatever the day throws at you.