Yes, yes you can.

   i wasnt arguing the kind of material . to me, cotton's for after you finish sweating etc, and shower off. then nothing feels like a good cotton t shirt. 

i own some of the spf 1000 shirts etc. they're awesome. just think it's a marketing thing to include "spf" in the description of the clothing. sort of like "antibacterial" soap ya know? like what soap isnt? :DD

   sounds like it could be a job for mythbusters lol. is there any way possible to tan while wearing a cheap cotton t shirt!

Getting burned through a cotton t-shirt is actually what prompted me to go the full coverage route and ditch the sunscreen.  I have a shaved head and also got a nasty head burn while wearing a regular camo boonie hat.  Between all that and the pita that is sunscreen, I decided to stop worrying about it.  Best fishing decision I ever made.

The only unprotected by clothes parts of my body are my fingertips.

Same here.

well, i guess we'll have to agree to disagree about burning through clothing  i'm bald too. sun burned noggin is noooo fun lol.

it seems to be one of those wacky topics that every other search on the internet say something different. yes, no, maybe so.

We have a lot of peach and strawberry fields around here that are worked by mexican migrant workers.  The rednecks around here make fun of them, saying they can't afford sunblock because of the long pants and long sleeve shirts they wear all day in the sweltering heat.  At first glance, it does look insane to be wearing the clothes they wear doing hard work in the heat, but there is a science to it, of sorts.  

well, i guess we'll have to agree to disagree about burning through clothing i'm bald too. sun burned noggin is noooo fun lol.

it seems to be one of those wacky topics that every other search on the internet say something different. yes, no, maybe so.

Sunlight is radiation.

Radiation causes cancer. You don't need to wear lead for UV but if you don't think radiation can't penetrate a thin layer of fabric, then I'd say good luck with your choices.

Skin Cancer Foundation article about plain white t-shirt give rating of UPF 7. 

 

http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/clothing/get-in-on-the-trend

Hat, sunglasses, sunblock on arms and neck. Soon a buff. Mom just had some melanoma removed so I'm not f-ing around.

I only use sunscreen on my face and ears, I have long sleeve moisture wicking shirts, pants, comfortable shoes, and a hat.  I just added this to the protection  My grandfather had to spend a lot of time having cancer spots removed from his hands, face, and ears from working out in the sun for 40 years.  Don't care how dorky I look anymore- besides...  Sunburns hurt!

well, i guess we'll have to agree to disagree about burning through clothing i'm bald too. sun burned noggin is noooo fun lol.

it seems to be one of those wacky topics that every other search on the internet say something different. yes, no, maybe so.

There isn't anything to disagree about. What I said wasn't an opinion, it happened to me. Just be careful out there.

I find it cooler for me to wear long sleeved uv shirts vice short sleeves and sunscreen

I learned in iraq that it was cooler to cover the skin in most situations...those silly arabs were on to something years ago lol

fishing shirts..

nylon or polyester??

Now... I cover everything except finger tips. I was surprised to find how much cooler I feel covered up. I even wear the mask early in the am because it is cooler. The last thing I added was the gloves, two sunburns on my hands will motivated me. I wear all Columbia ....including the mask. I was told by a dermatologist that every sunburn doubles (every time...2, 4, 8, 16, etc.) your chance of skin cancer. I had a cousin die last year...started as skin cancer and spread to the brain before it was caught. He went to the hospital for the first time in October of 2013.....he was gone by January.

Just in case you need any more incentive..... Recent study shows sunscreen does NOT prevent skin cancer.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2655355/Wearing-sunscreen-NOT-prevent-skin-cancer-Study-claims-SPF-factor-50-cream-lets-UV-radiation-damage-skin.html

You guys have inspired me.  Just bought some sleeves and a buff.  Added some Columbia Jersey's to my Amazon wishlist too.

Ugh, due to this thread I have to purchase a whole new wardrobe of clothes...

Ugh, due to this thread I have to purchase a whole new wardrobe of clothes...

wise choice my friend!

My dad died of melanoma that spread to his liver. My mom had a hunk out of her arm removed from melanoma. I wear a boonie hat, sunglasses, buff, long sleeve Guide wear shirt, Columbia pants, sunblock on hands and nose.

I can't keep my sunglasses from fogging up if I wear the buff over my nose, any tips to prevent this?

My dad died of melanoma that spread to his liver. My mom had a hunk out of her arm removed from melanoma. I wear a boonie hat, sunglasses, buff, long sleeve Guide wear shirt, Columbia pants, sunblock on hands and nose.

I can't keep my sunglasses from fogging up if I wear the buff over my nose, any tips to prevent this?

There is anti-fogging spray you can spend on your glasses.

Bought Columbia omnifreeze long sleeve and polo. Going to look for some deals on their long sleeve button ups. UA has nice fishing shorts with great pockets but they are expensive.