Smoothies Solid Long Sleeve Rashguard

Smoothies Sleek Solid Long Sleeve Rashguard – Women's Sun-Protective Swim Top

The Smoothies Sleek Solid Long Sleeve Rashguard is a women's long-sleeve swim top built for sun protection and all-day comfort at the beach or pool.

If you snorkel regularly, spend long hours on the water, or simply want to cover up without overheating, this is the kind of piece that earns its place in your kit.

What it is and who it suits

This is not a wetsuit and it is not designed for scuba diving in cold water. It is a rashguard, which means a lightweight, stretchy top worn against the skin to block sun and reduce irritation from board edges, wetsuits, or sand.

The primary buyer here is a woman who snorkels or swims in warm water and wants reliable UV coverage without the bulk of a wetsuit. It also works well as a base layer under a thin wetsuit in mild conditions.

Sun protection

The rashguard carries a UPF 50+ rating. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) measures how much UV radiation the fabric blocks. At UPF 50+, the fabric blocks over 98% of UV rays reaching your skin.

For anyone who snorkels in tropical or subtropical destinations, this matters more than it might seem. You are often floating face-down for extended periods, with your back fully exposed to direct sun, and standard sunscreen washes off quickly in salt water. A rated rashguard removes that concern for the areas it covers.

Fabric and construction

The fabric is 87% Nylon and 13% Spandex. That blend gives you a smooth, close fit with enough stretch to move freely, whether you are swimming, paddling, or pulling on fins.

The seams are flatlock stitched, meaning the seam lies flat against your skin rather than sitting up in a ridge. On a top you wear for hours at a time, that detail reduces chafing noticeably, especially around the underarms and collar.

Care is straightforward: hand wash cold and hang to dry. Machine washing on a gentle cycle is common with nylon-spandex blends, but the label specifies hand washing, so stick with that to preserve the fabric and the UPF rating over time.

Fit and versatility

The design is described as a classic long-sleeve silhouette with a fit intended to be flattering across a range of body types. It is cut to work as a standalone top paired with bikini bottoms, board shorts, or leggings, not just as a layer under other gear.

If you already have a favourite bikini bottom or board shorts, this rashguard is designed to mix with them rather than force you into a matched set.

What it is not

Be clear about its limits before you buy. This top provides no thermal protection. If you are diving or snorkeling in water below about 24°C (75°F), you will want at least a thin wetsuit instead of, or over, this layer.

It is also not a performance competition swimsuit. The nylon-spandex construction is durable for recreational use, but it is not built for high-frequency lap training where a more technical fabric would hold up better.

A note on the brand

Body Glove has been making water-sports apparel since 1953, starting with functional wetsuits. That background is worth knowing because it means the cut and construction decisions on a piece like this come from people who understand how clothing actually behaves in and around water, not just on a hanger.