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Men's range
For those who never leave the water.
Rashguards, swimwear and cotton T-shirts. Designed for surfing, paddling, swimming — and finishing the day on your feet with the kids, without sun cream and without sunburn.
View the collectionThree pieces, one rule: let the sun do nothing to them.
From technical rashguards to cotton T-shirts for the evening, designed for a man who moves seamlessly from the water to the terrace and the journey home without ever needing to reach for sun cream.
A fabric that keeps up, not just a marketing promise.
We designed UVEA rashguards and swimwear for the time you actually spend in the water — not for lounging on a towel. Extra-flat flatlock seams that don’t chafe under your arms when you’re paddling. High-performance Italian fabric that doesn’t stretch out when wet. Quick-drying, in about 10 minutes: you get out of the water, walk back, and arrive home with a dry garment.
UPF 80 protection is certified to the German UV Standard 801, tested when wet, stretched, and after 80 washes. GRS-certified recycled fabrics, made in Europe (designed in Roubaix, fabrics from Italy, manufactured in Bulgaria). No sunscreen, no sunburn, no unsold stock: every item is made to order.
— The UVEA team
UPF 80 certified
German UV Standard 801 standard. Tested wet, stretched, after 80 washes.
Quick-drying 10 mins
Technical Italian fabrics. Step out of the water, walk around, and you’re dry.
Made in Europe
Designed in Roubaix, fabrics from Italy, made in Bulgaria. GRS-certified recycled fabrics.
Customer testimonial
“Six hours on a paddleboard, blazing hot, no sun cream. In the evening, with the rashguard already dry on my back, we had dinner outside with the kids. The garment did the job for me — it’s the first time.”
Key points before buying
UPF 80 or UPF 50+ – does it really make a difference for men?
Yes. UPF 50+ blocks 98% of UV rays, whilst UPF 80 blocks 98.75%. The difference may seem small, but over a full day of paddleboarding, surfing or sea fishing, it’s the difference between ‘it’s fine’ and ‘nothing to report’. All our rashguards are UPF 80, tested when wet and after 80 washes — the protection doesn’t wear off over time.
Should the rashguard be worn under or instead of a T-shirt?
Instead of. Our rashguards are slim-fitting — not tight, just close to the body so they don’t chafe whilst paddling or surfing. They’re worn directly against the skin, in the water or on dry land. The FISHERMAN hooded model adds protection for the face and neck, making it ideal for boating or stand-up paddleboarding.
Do the swim shorts really dry in 10 minutes?
More or less, yes — depending on the wind and temperature. The high-performance Italian fabric used on our swim shorts and briefs dries significantly faster than standard polyester. In practical terms: you get out of the water, walk for five to ten minutes, and you can sit on a terrace without getting the chair wet.
Subcategories
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Men's UV Swimwear
Men’s UV-protective swimwear – UPF boxer shorts and briefs
UV-protective boxer shorts and briefs, exclusive designs created in Roubaix Recycled Italian fabric, quick-drying, chlorine and salt resistant -
Men's UV T-shirts
Men’s UPF 80 UV-protective rashguards – short and long sleeves
UPF 80 certified to UV Standard 801 — surfing, paddleboarding, outdoor sports Recycled Italian fabric, ergonomic second-skin fit -
Cotton T-shirts
Unisex 190 g cotton T-shirts – 100% European
190 g/m² cotton, dense weave, unisex fit Fabric, manufacture and water-based ink: 100% European
