Question 1

How do i know this has upf 50 protection?  i don't see  that claim on the packaging

Accepted Answer

These are 100% polyester shirts.  Ultraviolet is a very short wavelength so the shirt thinness shouldn't be an issue, but even if hanes is exaggerating the UPF  claim it's going to be far better than sunscreen in almost all scenarios.  If you have a particular skin cancer risk you are going to want to get clothing with the skin cancer foundation seal of approval.  A cotton shirt is going to provide like upf 5, which is 5x as much time to burn.  Even if outside a lab these are upf 20-30 which would be more inline with a normal polyester shirt (these are certainly some sort of tight weave to get the upf claim) it's going to completely remove your burn risk.  The FTC enforces false advertisement claims, but there isn't a US government entity enforcing upf testing standards.  If 50+ upf is an absolute must have I would look for a brand that specializes in sun protection or send a sample to a lab for testing.  If I had to guess these are right around 50 so they can plausibly claim it was 50+ when shipped.

Question 2

Does the shirt smell bad after one wear? I'm planning on using it on a 2-week camping trip in a tropical climate with no opportunity to wash it.

Accepted Answer

Last year on a two week trip to French Polynesia, I wore the two long sleeved shirts nearly everyday for outside activities. The shirts were very comfortable and functional with their sun screen properties. Wuite satisfies with the wear and tear and if the were smelly, I didn't notice and my friends and family either didn't notice a smell or were to tactful to bring it up. Give it a shot you are on vacation.

Question 3

Just bought 4 shirts in lrg. Im  5'9 183lbs will this be a good fit?

Accepted Answer

Should be perfect. I bought large and I'm 5'9" and 190.

Question 4

I heard polyester can bring out body odor.  Anyone had this problem with this shirt?

Accepted Answer

My husband and i both wear these while working outside and on our bike rides and walks.  So far no odor detected! We love them!!!

ASIN	B00KBZSRUE
ASIN	B00KBZOAZU
Age Range Description	Adult
Apparel Closure Type	Pull On
Apparel Fabric Stretch	Medium Stretch
Apparel Fabric Weight Class	Lightweight
Apparel Occasion and Lifestyle	Comfort
Back Style	T Back
Best Sellers Rank	#3,901 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #181 in Men's T-Shirts
Brand Name	Hanes
Color	White
Cuff Type	Ribbed Cuff
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (66,301)
Date First Available	July 19, 2014
Department	mens
Embellishment Feature	Applique
Fabric Stretchability	Stretchable
Fabric Type	100% Polyester
Fit Type	Contemporary fit.
Fit to Size Sentiment	true
Garment Size Country	United States
Global Trade Identification Number	00078715383374
Hemline Form	Straight Hemline
Import Designation	Imported
Item Length Description	Standard Length
Item model number	O482L
Manufacturer	Hanes Men's Athletic Child Code
Manufacturer	Hanes Men's Athletic Child Code
Manufacturer Part Number	O482L-White-Medium
Material Type	Polyester
Model Name	Long Sleeve Cool Dri T-shirt
Neck Style	Collared Neck
Number of Items	2
Pattern	Solid
Pocket Description	No Pocket
Product Care Instructions	Machine Wash
Product Dimensions	13 x 8 x 1 inches; 1 pounds
Seasons	Spring/Summer
Shirt Form Type	T-Shirt
Sleeve Length Description	Long Sleeve
Sleeve Type	Long Sleeve
Style Name	Long Sleeve Cool Dri T-shirt
Style Number	O482L
UPC	078715383374
character	sports
collar-type	T-shirt

Hanes Sport Men's Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Pack, Cool DRI Moisture-Wicking Performance T-Shirts, Performance Tee, 2-Pack

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