Why do I need UPF clothing?

UPF 50+ clothing blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays from reaching your skin. By blocking these harmful UV rays, you are protecting your skin from all the damage it can cause including decreasing your risk of developing skin cancer.

Do I need UPF clothing if I am wearing sunscreen?

UPF clothing is the absolute best way to protect your skin and should be used as the main source for protection. Sunscreen only needs to be used on areas of skin that are not covered by UV protective clothing.

UVwise is owned and operated by Drs. Ben and Lize Wiese. Drs. Ben and Lize also own and operate the Kelowna Skin Cancer Clinic where they diagnose and treat patients with skin cancer. A proactive step in avoiding skin cancer is UPF (UV) protective clothing. However, finding this clothing can be difficult. To help solve this problem, they created UVwise.com to help make affordable, quality UV protective clothing accessible to Canadians.

What is UV Protective clothing?

UPF clothing is clothing specifically designed for sun protection and is produced from a fabric rated for its level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. The fabric used has certain features such as tighter weaves and the addition of certain mineral ingredients to help form a barrier against the sun’s rays.

Coolibar Sizing Chart

WOMEN'S SIZE CHARTS

SIZE		BUST (INCHES)	WAIST (INCHES)	HIPS (INCHES)
XXS	00-0	31⅛-31¾	25⅜-26⅛	33¼-33⅞
XS	2-4	32-33¼	25-26	35-36
S	6-8	33½-35	26½-27½	36½-37½
M	10-12	36½-38	28½-30	38½-40
L	14-16	39½-41	31½-33	41½-43
XL	18-20	43-45	35-37	45-47
XXL	22	47	39	49
2X	24	49	41	51
3X	26	51	43	53

WOMEN'S GLOVE SIZE CHART

MEASUREMENTS	XS	S/M	L/XL
Circumference (inches)	6 - 7	7 - 8½	8½ - 10

Measure the circumference of your hand around the fullest part just below the knuckles, excluding thumb. Use your right hand if you are right handed, and your left hand if you are left-handed. Measure your hand in inches and refer to the above sizing chart to find your glove size. Use the larger number to determine your size. For people with extra long fingers, or who would like a looser fit, we recommend ordering a size up.

WOMEN'S SWIM BRA SIZE CHART

MEASUREMENTS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
30C, 30D	♥
32A, 32B, 32C, 32D	♥
32DD, 34A, 34B, 34C		♥
34D, 34DD, 36A, 36B, 36C			♥
36D, 36DD				♥
38A, 38B, 38C, 38D				♥
40A, 40B, 40C, 40D					♥
42A, 42B					♥
42C, 42D						♥

PLEASE NOTE: The measurements on our size chart are very similar to most major clothing companies. However, we generally allow for a relaxed fit – geared for outdoor activity, travel or a casual outing. Pants, skirts, blouses and polo shirts allow extra room for comfort and are not body hugging.

MEN'S SIZE CHARTS

SIZE *(inches)*	S	M	MT	L	LT	XL	XLT	XXL	XXLT	XXXL
CHEST	34-36	38-40	38-40	42-44	42-44	46-48	46-48	50-52	50-52	54-56
NECK	14½	15½	15½	16½	16½	17½	17½	18½	18½	19½
SLEEVE	33	34	35½	35	36½	36	37½	36½	38	38
WAIST	28-30	32-34	32-34	36-38	36-38	40-42	40-42	44-46	44-46	48-50
HIPS	34-36	38-40	38-40	42-44	42-44	45-47	45-47	48-50	48-50	52-54

*Tall sizes have an additional 1½" in the body length

MEN'S GLOVE SIZE CHART

Measurements	XS	S/M	L/XL
Circumference (inches)	6 - 7	7 - 8 ½	8 ½ - 10

SLEEVES AND HATS

UNISEX SLEEVE SIZE CHART

Measurements	XS	S/M	L/XL	XXL
BICEP (circumference)	7 ¼	9 ¼	11 ¼	13 ¼
WRIST (circumference)	5 ¼	5 ½	6	6 ¼
SLEEVE LENGTH	18	20	22 ½	22 ½

HAT SIZE CHART

Due to the range of fabrics and styles, each hat fits slightly different. See individual hat circumferences in the Highlights section of the product page. Our One Size hats are designed to fit most.

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR HAT SIZE: Measure around your head, from the fullest part, starting at the centre of your forehead. Keep tape straight and parallel to the floor.

KIDS AND BABY

BABY SIZE CHART

MEASUREMENTS	6M	6 - 12M	12 - 18M	18 - 24M
HEIGHT (inches)	25 - 27	27 - 30	30 - 32	32 - 34
WEIGHT (pounds)	15 - 18	18 - 23	23 - 27	27 - 30

TODDLER SIZE CHART

MEASUREMENTS	2T	3T
HEIGHT (inches)	34 - 36	36 - 38
WEIGHT (pounds)	30 - 33	33 - 36

KID SIZE CHART

MEASUREMENTS	XS 4	S 5-6	M 7-8	L 10-12	XL 14-16
HEIGHT	38-41	42-47	48-53	54-59	60-62
WEIGHT	35-38	39-48	49-68	69-95	96-115
CHEST	22	23-24	26-27	28-30	31-32
WAIST	22	22½-23	23½-24½	25-26	27-29

KIDS & BABY HAT SIZE CHART

AGES	BABY 0 - 6M	BABY 6M - 12M	BABY 12M - 24M	TODDLER 2T - 3T	KIDS S/M (4-8)	KIDS L/XL (10-12)
HEAD SIZE (inches)	up to 17½	18-18½	18½-19½	19½-20	20-21	21-22

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR RIGHT SIZE

Never try to measure yourself. Seek the help of a companion and use a soft tape measure.

Height: Stand in stocking feet, with feet together and back to the wall. Measure from top of head to the floor.
Arm: Bend arm to 90 degrees and place hand on hip. Start at the centre of back of neck, and measure across the shoulder to the elbow and down to the wrist. The number of inches equals your sleeve length.
Bust/Chest: With the arms relaxed down at sides, measure fullest part of bust/chest, keeping tape parallel to floor.
Hip: Stand with heels together, keeping tape straight and parallel to the floor. Measure around fullest part.
Neck: Measure around base of the neck (the lowest point of the neck). The number of inches equals your neck size.
Inseam: Take a pair of pants that fits you well. Measure from the crotch seam to the bottom hem. Number of inches equal inseam length.
Rise: Starting with the tape at the centre of your back behind your waist, run the tape between your legs, pulling comfortably at the crotch and up your natural waist. Total measurement is your rise.
Waist: Measure around your waist, against your skin (not over your shirt or pants) at the height you normally wear your pants.
Head: Measure around your head at the fullest part starting from the centre of your forehead. Keep tape straight and parallel to the floor.