Fabrics that cool the skin have started to appear on the market. What could be a better shirt for a paddling or kayak fishing trip? These shirts are UPF rated for sun protection, wick moisture and cool the body a few degrees when moist. Perfect for Louisiana summers!
Here’s the description from the ExOfficio Site:
The Sol Cool utilizes Icefil® technology to create the ultimate active shirt for hot weather. Xylitol, a naturally occurring compound found in the birch tree, is bound to the fabric fibers and cools the body up to three degrees upon contact with moisture, which is wicked away from the skin. The Sol Cool crew shirt is rated UPF Sun Guard 50+ for optimal sun protection.
Here’s the description from the Columbia site:
Specialized Fabric Weave
The specifically shaped yarns, when woven or knit together, create Omni-Freeze. The flat yarns increase the surface area of the fabric that contacts your bare skin, which transmits heat faster and feels cooler to the touch
Enjoy the Heat Longer
Omni-Freeze keeps you cool so you can stay out longer. Specially shaped fibers facilitate the escape of body heat during warm weather or active outdoor adventures.