BloqUV makes UPF clothing perfect for exercising outdoors or or even just running errands. You may not realize it, but your skin does take in a lot of rays even if it’s covered while you’re in the sun. BloqUV uses UPF 50 (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) material to make clothes that act like they have SPF 50 in them so that it blocks 98% of the sun’s rays and your skin is at its safest when your outdoors. They have also added more protection by elongating the sleeves for extra hand protection in their women’s shirts.

Other features include flat seams so that the fabric lays nicely on your body and functional pockets so you have a place to stash your phone and iPod. There is one important thing missing however. There are no chemicals added for UV protection which is great considering that the average woman’s body absorbs about 5 pounds of chemicals from makeup alone every year.

BloqUV has evolved into an important everyday brand for tennis, jogging, walking, water aerobics, paddle boarding, skiing, hiking, biking, driving and yoga.

Avoid washing BloqUV items with towels and cotton fabrics to avoid pilling, and finally, don’t use fabric softeners as they obstruct the fabric’s wicking effect.