DETAILS
The ultimate in streamlined coverage, the updated UVX Insect Shield® Balaclava features an ultra-lightweight UVX fabric that wicks and dries quickly with greater two-way stretch and recovery for all-day comfort and protection from harmful UV rays. This versatile balaclava is thin enough to allow range of motion, yet provides thermal protection when needed. A contoured design with bonded seams and stretchy tape fits over the shoulders, back of the neck and upper chest for ultimate UV protection. This balaclava also boasts laser-cut breathing holes to allow moisture to escape and is enhanced with built-in Insect Shield® Protection™ that repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges.
- Features Mossy Oak® Camo Design
- Built-in Insect Shield® Protection™
- Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges
- UVX lightweight fabric provides enhanced stretch and recovery
- UPF 50+ protection*
- Pilling resistant
- Laser-cut breathing holes
- Moisture management
- Wind resistant
- Dries quickly
- Thermal protection
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MATERIALS
85% Polyester, 14% Elastane
Care Instructions
- Hand or machine wash in warm water with mild soap
- Do not use fabric softeners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine dry
- Do not iron
*UPF 50+
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) measures the amount of UV radiation that penetrates a fabric and reaches your skin. A fabric rated with a UPF of 50 will allow only 1/50th of the sun’s UV rays to pass through. In other words, it blocks 49/50ths or 98% of the UV radiation. UPF 50+ is the highest possible rating. Samples of fabrics have been tested for UV protection by LEITAT—Textile Technology Institute in accordance with the standard AS/NXS4399:1996 “Sun protective clothing--Evaluation and Classification.”
**The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this fabric as an effective UV protectant only for covered areas.