Multi water sports UV-protection leggings
Our UV protection leggings are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers.
Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports such as swimming, kite surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sea wading or SUP (stand up paddle boarding).
Beginner surfer
You are learning to surf or surf only a few times a year, during your holidays or a surf trip. You stay where you can touch the bottom, in tiny waves or broken waves. You surf for the pleasure of being in the water and for the feeling you get from it. During your sessions, you often fall but you fall in waves that are not very powerful. We have designed a wide range of swimwear for you, to suit your occasional practice and your body shape.
UV-protection fabric
The fabric of these UV-protection leggings blocks at least 98% of UVB and 95% of UVA (UPF 50+). This guarantees effective protection. It can be used both in and out of the water, for water or nautical sports. The density of the textile fibres filters out UV rays, for long-lasting protection, even after washing. Caution: the elastane in the fibres may deteriorate in chlorinated water.
full-coverage leggings
These leggings help protect you from rubbing against the board, especially around the knees when lying down on the board and inner thighs when sitting on the board.
What does UPF 50+ mean
UPF is a sun protection factor (Ultra Violet Protection Factor) and is standardised worldwide. It defines the protection level of a fabric and more precisely the proportion of UV rays it lets through. To meet the standards, it must block at least 95% of UV rays. UPF 50+ means that the fabric blocks at least 95% of UVA and 98% of UVB rays.
Support system
The body-shaping waistband helps the leggings stay in place even when you fall off the board in the waves. The cord located at the front of the waistband is designed to be attached to a UV protection t-shirt and prevent it from riding up. Caution: this cord cannot be used to tighten the waist.
We recommend wearing a women’s top 500 UV-protection t-shirt (available with short or long sleeves) in addition to these leggings for extra protection.
Behaviour when in the sun
Although these leggings protect you from the sun, phenomena such as reflections (from water, sand, etc.), heat, time of day, etc. must be taken into account. Wearing these leggings does not exempt the wearer from following the relevant advice: wear a UV protection t-shirt, wear sunglasses, wear a hat or cap, regularly apply an appropriate sun cream, drink regularly, etc.
