Sun-Protective Clothing

Some of the websites mentioned in the other sections specifically educate on the important role of sun-protective clothing, such as this section from the Skin Cancer Foundation:

https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sun-protective-clothing/

Sun Protective ClothingYour clothing shields you from harmful UV rays and remains one of the most effective forms of protection against sun damage and skin cancer. Learn more.

The link below has a really good list of companies specializing in sun-protective clothing! We have no stake in any of the companies listed here, but are aiming to make this site as practical and user-friendly as possible! Please feel free to contact us if you have any other links to products you have tried and highly recommend to fellow tennis players!

The following article has another useful list of several additional companies offering stylish sun-protective clothing:

The coolest clothing with UV protection, according to extremely outdoorsy people | CNN UnderscoredWhile you’ll still have to slather on your sunscreen to protect exposed skin on your body, the following UPF/SPF-infused clothing are bound to be your full-time BFFs this spring and summer, recommended by the outdoorsy folks who wear it most.

Please note that most of the major tennis online sellers have sections now for "UV Protection Apparel" or "UV-Protective Clothing" (e.g. www.tenniswarehouse.com, www.tennis-point.com, www.tennisexpress.com, www.tennisplaza.com, www.dickssportinggoods.com, www.doittennis.com, www.nike.com, etc. Inexpensive sun protective clothing can also be found at www.walmart.com and www.amazon.com

PLEASE NOTE that some of the best sun protective clothing can be found outside of the tennis universe, especially in websites or stores focusing on GOLF. In many ways, golfers are a step ahead of tennis players when it comes to wearing UV-protective sleeves, which can help to prevent skin cancer and premature aging on your arms, and should be used more and more by tennis players as well! (www.uvoider.com, https://www.independentgolfreviews.com/best-sun-sleeves/ )