Description
From the manufacturer
ABOUT US
In 1997, Kanu Surf set out to build and sell better board shorts for men, women, and children.
Founded right in the heart of the Garment District in New York City, they first sold door-to-door to local surfers, mom and pop surf shops, and a few gift stores at local beaches. A few good years of making waves, always focusing on quality and value, Kanu managed to land on the racks of department stores, sports shops and anywhere swimwear is sold— nationwide.
Recently, Kanu Surf has launched its brand store which now offers its complete line of swim trunks and swimwear. Just click the logo at the top of the product page to shop high quality Kanu Surf products for the whole family in one convenient location.
Kanu continues to innovate and bring great new styles consistently to stores across the country: swim trunks, boardshorts, rashguards, swim shirts. Styles that are functional and colorful— for competition, relaxation, a day at the beach— for everyone.
PERFORMANCE AND LEISURE SWIMWEAR
PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS
UPF 50+ Sun Protection ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Quick Dry Fabrication ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fit/Style Loose Tee Shirt Fit Loose Tee Shirt Fit Slimmer Rashguard Fit Slimmer Rashguard Fit Slimmer Rashguard Fit At the Knee Matching Boys Sizes Available ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Mens Extended Sizes 2X-5X Available ✓ ✓ ✓ Fabric 100% Polyester 100% Polyester 87% Polyester/13% Spandex 86% Polyester/14% Spandex 87% Polyester/13% Spandex 100% Polyester
Package Dimensions : 12.01 x 10 x 1.89 inches; 4.97 Ounces
Item model number : 8077
Department : mens
Date First Available : January 31, 2013
Manufacturer : Kanu Surf Men’s Swimwear
ASIN : B00ADJE3TC
Best Sellers Rank: #3 in Men’s Rash Guard Shirts
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Customer Reviews: 12,555 ratings
Kanu Surf presents our newest swim tees with a much looser fit than traditional rash guard for yet more comfort and versatility, Kanu Surf, a surf and swim lifestyle brand, is well known for great fit, function and colors along with high quality functional apparel for the whole family, All of our rash guards are quick dry and feature a UPF 50+ rating to block out the sun’s harmful rays, Kanu Swim Tees are designed for surfers of all levels as well as the recreational athlete, They are ideal for running, swimming and working out as the fabric features wicking technology and helps keep moisture away from the body, They are great for trips to the beach or the pool as well as for lounging around, Matching styles for kids are also available so Dads and Kids can hit the beach scene as a team, Available in S-5XL
Laura M –
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT fit, style and durability! For the price, buy two!
Middle-aged dad here who has both gained some baby weight in the last few years and developed a big disdain for skin cancer. Bought this to wear at the beach this summer in the ocean for both protection and cover-up. Those six-pack abs are not what they used to be and I would like to lessen the slather of chemicals that my wife insists on rubbing me down with.* * THINGS I LIKED * *(+) Nice fit, somewhat tailored but not tight. I did buy a 4XL when I normally wear a 3XL but that is because I didn’t want it to fit like a wet suit top and show off all my beach-curves.(+) Nice material.. it is definitely synthetic, but after multiple all-day wears and multiple washings, it hasn’t snagged or pilled and still looks great.(+) Good protection from the rays. Wearing it allowed me to reduce the chemical sun-block to just my face, head, neck, arms and legs, and believe it when I say that is a big improvement.(+) Great value for the price.* * THINGS THAT COULD BE BETTER * *(-) Not much, really… maybe better color choices? But all in all, it is a casual-style shirt that would work being worn into a food establishment.. it doesn’t SCREAM beach style and could be tucked into dockers or canvas shorts for dinner.* * PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION * *Absolutely, buy a few in multiple colors…. you won’t regret it and your skin will thank you. Totally worth the money. Was in the sun for hours and had excellent sun protection as well as good wash-ability post ocean. Salt water did nothing to the quality. True to size, great fit and comfortable. Also great at hiding that unsightly baby weight I gained through each of my wife’s pregnancies.
39 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fit
Light weight , comfortable fit
Gabriel’s Dad –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great rashguard for the money, wish it would dry faster
Fits very well and is very comfortable. I’m 5’11”, 190 lbs. The shirt is cut close to the body but loose enough so that it doesn’t look like I’m wearing a wetsuit. There isn’t so much fabric that it doesn’t “sail” around in the pool either. A nice amount of fabric to hide my beer belly but not look like I’m wearing a circus tent. Definitely provides UV protection and I don’t put any sunscreen on my chest/abdomen when wearing this shirt and I haven’t suffered any sunburn yet.The material is a little thicker than the rashguard I bought from Target and this looks more durable at a lower price! The stitching is nice and hasn’t unraveled after near daily use last summer. However, it has somehow slowly stretched in length somehow over time and it’s a bit too long. The fabric does tend to “hold” onto the water a bit, so maybe that has stretched it a bit over time. It does appear to dry relatively quickly once I am out the water. That being said, I’ve worn it a few times as an exercise shirt and worked OK, but definitely not a true performance wicking workout shirt.
3 people found this helpful
AP –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Runs larger than expected
The Surf Men’s Short Sleeve UPF 50+ Swim Shirt is a reliable choice for sun protection and water activities. Despite the sizing discrepancy, the quality, style, and functionality make it a worthwhile purchase. If you’re considering this shirt, be sure to check the sizing chart and potentially choose a size smaller than your usual fit. With improved sizing options, this shirt could easily earn a higher rating. Despite the sizing challenge, I recommend it for those seeking effective sun protection during water-based activities.
Michael Pitts –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Swim shirt. Great fit
These type of shirts typically are tight and clingy. This shirt doesn’t do that. I bought 2 more. True size or slightly larger, which is great when wet.
KourtneyKourtney –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect fit
We paired it with red white and blue flag shorts. Fit great, stayed in place, perfect swim shirt for pool games. A little extra long and worked great.
heartnbutterfly –
3.0 out of 5 stars
This runs way too small.
I ordered this for my 62 year old brother. He normally wears medium, so that’s what I ordered. He was able to squeeze into it but looked like an overstuffed sausage. The arms & upper body were fine, but the torse was incredibly tight. It was nice and soft but I’m sending it back for a large.I can’t really say if it provides any sun protection yet but will come back & update the review after we get the replacement & try it in the pool. He’s got pale Irish skin & red hair, so he sunburns badly. I’m hoping this will offer protection.Adding on Nov 22, 2023: It does provide sun protection! The replacement arrived & fit him much better. He enjoyed swimming in the pool with my daughter & I over the summer & his body & shoulders never became sunburned. It was comfortable & soft, & it looked good on him.
3 people found this helpful
Tom –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sun protection and a good fit
Used this at a water park and got to enjoy the day without worrying about sun burn, plus the fabric didn’t bunch up or cling to me when wet which was actually very nice
Shizzy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Served the purpose
Item served the purpose, first time was washed the stitching started to unravel.
Stephanie Harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sun protection shirt!
I bought this shirt for my son to use while we were on vacation in Florida this year. He really liked it, and had no complaints about it being too hot in July at the beach. It was a little big on him, and if I order it again I will get one size smaller. The shirt dries quickly once out of the water. Very lightweight and he did not get sunburn.
Laura M –
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT fit, style and durability! For the price, buy two!
Middle-aged dad here who has both gained some baby weight in the last few years and developed a big disdain for skin cancer. Bought this to wear at the beach this summer in the ocean for both protection and cover-up. Those six-pack abs are not what they used to be and I would like to lessen the slather of chemicals that my wife insists on rubbing me down with.* * THINGS I LIKED * *(+) Nice fit, somewhat tailored but not tight. I did buy a 4XL when I normally wear a 3XL but that is because I didn’t want it to fit like a wet suit top and show off all my beach-curves.(+) Nice material.. it is definitely synthetic, but after multiple all-day wears and multiple washings, it hasn’t snagged or pilled and still looks great.(+) Good protection from the rays. Wearing it allowed me to reduce the chemical sun-block to just my face, head, neck, arms and legs, and believe it when I say that is a big improvement.(+) Great value for the price.* * THINGS THAT COULD BE BETTER * *(-) Not much, really… maybe better color choices? But all in all, it is a casual-style shirt that would work being worn into a food establishment.. it doesn’t SCREAM beach style and could be tucked into dockers or canvas shorts for dinner.* * PURCHASE RECOMMENDATION * *Absolutely, buy a few in multiple colors…. you won’t regret it and your skin will thank you. Totally worth the money. Was in the sun for hours and had excellent sun protection as well as good wash-ability post ocean. Salt water did nothing to the quality. True to size, great fit and comfortable. Also great at hiding that unsightly baby weight I gained through each of my wife’s pregnancies.
39 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fit
Light weight , comfortable fit
Gabriel’s Dad –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great rashguard for the money, wish it would dry faster
Fits very well and is very comfortable. I’m 5’11”, 190 lbs. The shirt is cut close to the body but loose enough so that it doesn’t look like I’m wearing a wetsuit. There isn’t so much fabric that it doesn’t “sail” around in the pool either. A nice amount of fabric to hide my beer belly but not look like I’m wearing a circus tent. Definitely provides UV protection and I don’t put any sunscreen on my chest/abdomen when wearing this shirt and I haven’t suffered any sunburn yet.The material is a little thicker than the rashguard I bought from Target and this looks more durable at a lower price! The stitching is nice and hasn’t unraveled after near daily use last summer. However, it has somehow slowly stretched in length somehow over time and it’s a bit too long. The fabric does tend to “hold” onto the water a bit, so maybe that has stretched it a bit over time. It does appear to dry relatively quickly once I am out the water. That being said, I’ve worn it a few times as an exercise shirt and worked OK, but definitely not a true performance wicking workout shirt.
3 people found this helpful
AP –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Runs larger than expected
The Surf Men’s Short Sleeve UPF 50+ Swim Shirt is a reliable choice for sun protection and water activities. Despite the sizing discrepancy, the quality, style, and functionality make it a worthwhile purchase. If you’re considering this shirt, be sure to check the sizing chart and potentially choose a size smaller than your usual fit. With improved sizing options, this shirt could easily earn a higher rating. Despite the sizing challenge, I recommend it for those seeking effective sun protection during water-based activities.
Michael Pitts –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Swim shirt. Great fit
These type of shirts typically are tight and clingy. This shirt doesn’t do that. I bought 2 more. True size or slightly larger, which is great when wet.
KourtneyKourtney –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect fit
We paired it with red white and blue flag shorts. Fit great, stayed in place, perfect swim shirt for pool games. A little extra long and worked great.
heartnbutterfly –
3.0 out of 5 stars
This runs way too small.
I ordered this for my 62 year old brother. He normally wears medium, so that’s what I ordered. He was able to squeeze into it but looked like an overstuffed sausage. The arms & upper body were fine, but the torse was incredibly tight. It was nice and soft but I’m sending it back for a large.I can’t really say if it provides any sun protection yet but will come back & update the review after we get the replacement & try it in the pool. He’s got pale Irish skin & red hair, so he sunburns badly. I’m hoping this will offer protection.Adding on Nov 22, 2023: It does provide sun protection! The replacement arrived & fit him much better. He enjoyed swimming in the pool with my daughter & I over the summer & his body & shoulders never became sunburned. It was comfortable & soft, & it looked good on him.
3 people found this helpful
Tom –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sun protection and a good fit
Used this at a water park and got to enjoy the day without worrying about sun burn, plus the fabric didn’t bunch up or cling to me when wet which was actually very nice
Shizzy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Served the purpose
Item served the purpose, first time was washed the stitching started to unravel.
Stephanie Harris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sun protection shirt!
I bought this shirt for my son to use while we were on vacation in Florida this year. He really liked it, and had no complaints about it being too hot in July at the beach. It was a little big on him, and if I order it again I will get one size smaller. The shirt dries quickly once out of the water. Very lightweight and he did not get sunburn.