KIDS
Children's range
Protection you don’t have to reapply.
UPF 80-certified wetsuits, T-shirts and swimwear for babies and children. A fabric barrier that water, sand and hours in the sun cannot wear away.
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Four ranges designed for every age and every occasion — from the first bath to whole afternoons in the water.
Clothing that replaces sun cream.
A child’s skin burns in under 15 minutes in the June sun. At UVEA, we started with a simple observation: a well-designed fabric provides 24-hour protection without you having to think about it, whereas sun cream is hard to apply evenly, washes off in the pool and ends up in the sea.
Our garments are UPF 80 certified to the German UV Standard 801 — tested when wet, stretched and after 80 washes. We manufacture to order in Europe, using recycled Italian fabrics. No overstocking, no chemical sun cream, and a garment that can be passed down from one child to the next.
— The UVEA team
UPF 80 certified
German UV Standard 801 standard. Tested wet, stretched, after 80 washes.
A photochromic zip with UV sensor
The slider changes colour in sunlight. Green = protection, purple = high UV index.
Made in Europe
Designed in Roubaix, fabrics from Italy, made in Bulgaria. No chemical whitening agents = protected coral reefs.
For at-risk skin
Real protection for medical situations. Giant Congenital Nevus, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, vitiligo, post-dermatological treatment : our UPF 80 swimsuits are regularly used in these contexts. A dedicated page goes into detail.
The most frequently asked questions
From what age can UVEA be worn?
Our baby wetsuits start from size 6 months. For infants under 6 months, we recommend avoiding direct exposure to the sun — shade remains the best protection. As soon as they are old enough to play by the water’s edge, the UVEA wetsuit takes over without causing irritation or requiring chemical sun cream on their sensitive skin.
Why UPF 80 and not UPF 50+ like other brands?
UPF 50+ lets through 1 in 50 UV rays. UPF 80 lets through 1 in 80. For a child’s skin exposed for several hours, this difference is significant. UV Standard 801 certification (from an independent German laboratory) guarantees this level even after washing, under real-world conditions. Our competitors stop at UPF 50+.
Do I still need to apply sun cream to exposed areas?
Yes, for the face, neck, hands and feet that remain exposed. We recommend a mineral-based (not chemical) sun cream to protect the coral and limit skin absorption. Clothing covers 80% of the body’s surface area — sun cream is only needed on the remaining 20%.
Subcategories
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Kids' UV Swimsuits
Children’s UV-protective swimsuits with UPF 50+ and 80 – short and long
- Maximum protection UPF 50+ and UPF 80
- Zip that changes colour in UV light
From €35
Why UVEAA child won't hold still for sunscreen. A suit doesn't ask them to.
Smearing cream on a child itching to get in the water, starting over every two hours, hoping it hasn't all washed off in the sea... An anti-UV suit settles it in one move: put it on in the morning, and it protects all day.
Our suits cover the torso, back and shoulders — the most exposed areas, and the hardest to cream. UPF 50+ or UPF 80 protection depending on the model, certified to UV Standard 801. Recycled fabric, fast-drying, and a zip that changes colour in the sun.
— The UVEA team
UPF 50+ and 80 certified
UV Standard 801. Protection is woven into the fabric, not a surface treatment.
Chlorine & salt resistant
High-performance recycled fabric. Protection maintained, swim after swim.
Made in Europe
Designed in Roubaix, fabric from Italy, made in Bulgaria. GRS-certified recycled fabrics.
Questions we get askedThe essentials before you buy
What is the difference between UPF 50+ and UPF 80?
UPF 50+ blocks around 98% of UV rays, UPF 80 around 98.75% — the standard's maximum. Both protect very well; UPF 80 is recommended for very fair skin or long exposure. The level is shown on each suit.
From what age?
Our suits fit children up to 14 years (for 0-24 months, see the Baby category). The second-skin cut does not restrict movement: the child runs, swims and plays normally.
What is the colour-changing zip for?
It has a photochromic UV sensor: pale in the shade, it turns pink then deep purple when UV levels are high. A simple visual cue for when to get your child into the shade.
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Kids' UV T-shirts
Children’s UV-protective T-shirts, UPF 50+ and 80 – short-sleeved and long-sleeved
Maximum protection: UPF 50+ and UPF 80 Zip that changes colour in UV light -
Kids' Swimwear
Children’s UV-protective swimwear, UPF 50+ and 80 – for boys and girls
UPF 50+ and UPF 80 certified, chlorine and salt resistant Boys’ boxer shorts and girls’ one-piece swimsuits — protection built into the swimwear -
Baby UV Protection...
UPF 80 baby UV-protective clothing – onesies for sensitive skin
UPF 80 certified to UV Standard 801 – 99% of UV rays blocked Extra-flat flatlock seams, designed for babies’ sensitive skin
