Roxy Women’s Long Sleeve UPF 50 Rashguard

Roxy Women's Long Sleeve Rashguard: UPF 50+ Sun Protection for Snorkeling and Surface Swimming

The Roxy Women's Long Sleeve Compression Fit Rashguard is a sun-protective swim shirt built for women who spend real time in and around the water.

If you are heading into snorkeling, paddling, or casual reef dives and want your arms covered without reaching for sunscreen every hour, this is the kind of layering piece worth considering.

What It Is and How It Fits

This is a rashguard, not a wetsuit. It adds no meaningful thermal insulation. Its job is to protect your skin from the sun and from surface abrasion, and to stay comfortable while you move.

The fit is compression style, meaning it sits close to the body rather than loosely. A snug fit like this matters in the water because loose fabric drags and bunches. The crew neck design keeps the neckline simple and chafe-free.

Flatlock seams run flat against your skin rather than folding over into ridges. That matters on a long snorkel session or a day of paddling, when a raised seam across your shoulder or underarm becomes genuinely irritating.

Sun Protection

The rashguard carries a UPF 50+ rating. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) measures how much UV radiation the fabric blocks before it reaches your skin. A UPF 50+ rating means the fabric blocks the vast majority of harmful rays.

Long sleeves cover your forearms and upper arms, which are among the most exposed areas when you are floating face-down on the surface looking at a reef.

For anyone who burns easily, spends multiple hours in tropical sun, or simply wants to reduce their sunscreen use in the ocean, full-sleeve coverage at this rating is a practical choice.

Fabric and Construction

The fabric is a recycled polyester and spandex blend. Polyester dries fast and holds its shape through repeated use. Spandex adds the stretch that lets a compression fit move with you rather than restrict you.

The recycled polyester construction means the material is made from reclaimed plastic rather than virgin synthetic fibers, which reduces the environmental footprint of the garment.

Quick-dry performance matters more than it might seem. A rashguard that stays wet and heavy after you climb back on a boat is uncomfortable for the rest of the day. This fabric is built to shed water and dry rapidly.

Who This Is For

This rashguard suits you well if you are:

• A snorkeler or beginner diver spending long surface intervals in direct sun
• Someone who wants to reduce sunscreen application on your arms in saltwater or freshwater
• A paddler, swimmer, or water sports participant who needs flexible, close-fitting coverage
• An eco-conscious buyer who prefers recycled materials

Where It Falls Short

Be clear about what this is not.

It provides no thermal protection. If your goal is warmth in cooler water, you need a wetsuit, not a rashguard.

It also covers your arms and torso only. Your legs, neck, and face remain exposed, so a rashguard alone is not a complete sun strategy for a full day on the water.

And while the compression fit works well for most activities, if you strongly dislike close-fitting garments against your skin, this style may not suit your preference.

Bottom Line

The Roxy Women's Long Sleeve Rashguard is a well-constructed, practical piece of sun protection for women who are active on or near the water. The UPF 50+ rating is meaningful, the recycled fabric is a genuine material choice rather than a marketing claim, and the flatlock seams show that the design was thought through for all-day wear.

If sun coverage and comfort during snorkeling or surface water activities are what you need, this does that job honestly and well.