Sun Sleeve
As cyclists, we spend our dreary winter days craving the sunny days of summer, and while we love the feeling of warm sunshine casting its glow on us in spring, come July the sweltering oppression of a cloudless day can take its toll on our skin. Thankfully we have options, like the Pearl Izumi Sun Sleeves that offer us full coverage without slathering ourselves with sunscreen, and with the addition of cooling properties that keep us cool.
The sleeves are constructed from Pearl's ELITE Transfer fabric with a full 50 UPF of sun protection to shield your skin, plus Ice-fil and In-R-Cool technology that reflect heat, and elevate moisture transfer, keeping you as cool as possible on the hottest of days. The sleeves are easy to slide on, and lock into place on your bicep with a gripper, so you won't end up with an unsightly sunburned gap between your jersey and sleeves after a long day on the bike.
Details
- Sun sleeves that shade your arms on blistering days
- 50 UPF protection covers your skin without sunscreen
- In-R-Cool technology elevates skin cooling with moisture management
- Secure gripper doesn't slip while riding
- Item #PLZ00OD
- Material
- 93% polyester, 7% elastane
- Fit
- form-fitting
- Closure
- none
- UPF Rating
- 50
- Claimed Weight
- [single] (medium) 0.8oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 23, 2024
Actually quite comfortable
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
My 1st pair I received as a gift. I also hate sunscreen (yuk-gross). Never wore either in the arid, high-altitude NM sun until my colleague showed me his melanoma removal scar. I now purchased a 2nd pair of sun sleeves and wear them religiously. I was skeptical of sleeves in the sun but they are quite comfortable and can add to cooling if they are doused with water. I highly recommend them if you are looking for high SPF protection from the sun. (ps- I now begrudgingly apply sunscreen to my face, ears & neck)
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 11, 2021
WAY Better Than Sunscreen!!!
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
After years of using various sticky/smelly sunscreen, I decided to give these a try. All I can say is WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG??? A simple & clean solution for those of us in sunny climes. Protects me from the West Texas sun and even the West Texas blowing dust that stings the legs but not the arms! No problem at all wearing these in high heat and I have also used them on chilly mornings. I greatly prefer using these to sunscreen and on chilly mornings instead of a long-sleeve jersey (remove them when the heat arrives). I wear them twice daily and wash them weekly. They appear to be very durable. I have moved from size large to size medium for a tighter fit around the upper arm - no complaints. I wear the white version. AWESOME!!!
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 5, 2021
Works well in moderate heat
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- XS
- Height:
- 5' 3"
- Weight:
- 111
I bought the white sleeve, fits true to size and is comfortable and stays up. I tend to run cold when I ride and overdress but these feel very hot for the first 30 minutes or so of the ride until I start to sweat and then I don't notice it as much, but it always does feel a little warm. I would not go so far as to say it is " cooling". I've worn it in temperatures from 68° up to 85° f and when it gets close to that temperature I'm constantly thinking about taking them off. I've been wearing sunscreen under just in case. I definitely won't be wearing them for rides above 80 or 85 so that means I'm only using them for a short part of every year as I have warmer sleeves for colder weather. I still haven't decided if it's worth the cost for that short time of usage.
April 20, 2021
A great accessory as we get older.
I prefer not to ride when the sun is straight up. These sleeves will definitely expand my options. I can also see the sleeves as an arm warmer when there is just a touch of coolness in the air. My purchase was a medium and are a bit long. But it's impossible to get a product like this to fit every arm perfectly. These will work just fine.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
December 11, 2020
These are good sun sleeves with one flaw
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've had these sun sleeves for a few years now and they are very good in that they keep my arms protected from the sun and don't feel too hot. The one complaint I have about these is that the seam at the upper band can sometimes be a little irritating. It's not a very big deal, but occasionally I have to fiddle with them to keep that stitching from itching. Edit: I fixed this issue by ever-so-slightly melting the sharp corner with a lighter. Please don?t burn your house down.
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