Women's Sun Hoodie - UPF 50+ Lightweight Hooded UV Protection Top
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Description
The Terrabound Women's Sun Hoodie is a lightweight moisture-wicking UPF 50+ hooded top built for long days in the sun. The breathable fabric blocks around 98% of UV rays while keeping you cooler than bare skin, so you can stay out longer with far less reaching for the sunscreen.
Made from a lightweight, quick-drying polyester and elastane knit rated UPF 50+, with an integral hood and thumbhole cuffs that add coverage where you need it.
From coast-path walks and gardening to paddleboarding and travel, it is sun cover light enough to wear all day, every day - and it works alongside your sunscreen, covering the spots that are easy to miss.
Key Features:
UPF 50+ rated fabric blocks around 98% of UV rays across a large coverage area, with no need to reapply sunscreen on the skin it covers.
Lightweight breathable knit keeps you cooler than bare skin in direct sun and wicks sweat on warm, active days.
Integral hood shades your neck, ears and head, the areas sunscreen is easiest to miss.
Thumbhole cuffs cover the backs of your hands and stop the sleeves riding up.
Quick-drying fabric is ready for the water and packs down small enough to live in your bag all summer.
Designed for women who want easy, reliable sun cover without the constant sunscreen routine, the Terrabound Women's Sun Hoodie goes from the trail to the water to the garden, and looks good doing it. Available in six colours, from black to soft sage and rose pink.
Our Sun Hoodie is designed as everyday sun-protective clothing for general outdoor use. It is not medical or specialist protective equipment, and we can't guarantee a specific level of UV protection for medical purposes. If you have a medical condition that requires certified protective clothing, please don't rely on this garment for that. Speak to your doctor and choose clothing that is certified for your needs.
Please also bear in mind that UV protection varies by colour: the paler, less saturated shades offer a lower level of protection than the deeper, more saturated ones. If protection is your main priority, we'd suggest choosing a stronger, more saturated colour.
Materials & Details
Sun protection: UPF 50+ rated fabric (blocks around 98% of UV rays)
Outer material: Polyester/elastane blend (lightweight stretch knit)
Fabric properties: Breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, soft next-to-skin
Hood: Integral hood for neck, ear and head coverage
Cuffs: Thumbhole cuffs for back-of-hand coverage
Sleeves: Long sleeves
Style: Pullover (no zip)
Hem: Straight hem
Pockets: None
Fit: Relaxed everyday fit
Weight: Lightweight (~130g)
Colours: Black, Sky Blue, Sage Green, Lilac, Rose Pink, Lime Green
Sizes: S–XXL
Care: Machine washable
Shipping & Returns
• Free delivery on orders £50+ • We have a 30 day return policy
The counterintuitive way to stay comfortable in the sun. Lightweight, breathable fabric that shields your skin and wicks heat away, so covered feels cooler than bare.
“Long sleeves in this heat? I’d boil.”
It’s the first thing everyone says — and the first thing that changes. In direct sun, bare skin takes the heat; this layer shades it and moves sweat on, so covered wears cooler than bare. Out of the sun, it’s simply a light, comfortable hoodie.
★★★★★
"I have worn the hoodie in the hot sun we've been experiencing and it has kept me cool, whilst also protecting me. I am converted as initially I did think it strange to wear a hoodie whilst it is so hot."
Helen · ✓ Verified
Six reasons people are switching to a sun hoodie
1
Cooler than bare skin
Sounds backwards, works forwards. Out in direct sun, the airy wicking fabric creates its own shade and moves sweat off your skin, so covered feels cooler than bare.
2
The kind of damage you can't undo
A burn fades in a week. What the sun does underneath adds up over years. Covering up is the simplest way to stop it before it starts.
3
No grease. No reapplying.
Nothing to rub in every two hours, nothing greasy on your hands, nothing to run into your eyes. Put it on once and get on with your day.
4
Covers what you always miss
Ears, neck, backs of your hands: the spots sunscreen never reaches, and the first places reflected light off water, rock and sand finds. The hood and thumb loops cover them by design.
5
Doesn't sweat off or wash off
Sunscreen slides off with sweat and disappears in water. Fabric coverage stays put through the sweatiest days, and dries fast when it does get wet.
6
The serious outdoor crowd switched first
Hillwalkers, mountain guides, gardeners and thru-hikers have lived in sun hoodies for years. The people who can't avoid the sun cover up on purpose.
Wearable shade, carried with youTake back the middle of the daySun protection you don't have to think about
Three numbers that tell the story
4.6 / 5
based on verified customer reviews. What owners mention most is the quality: well made, comfortable, and it holds up.
Up to 80%
of UV passes through light cloud. Grey days still count.
65%
of people admit they often forget to reapply sunscreen. Coverage that's woven in can't be forgotten.
Sources: WHO UV factsheets · American Academy of Dermatology
A cotton tee vs. the sun hoodie
Cotton tee
Sun Hoodie
Sun protection
Low, even less when wet
UPF 50+ rated
Neck, ears & hands
Left bare to burn
Hood & thumb loops
When you sweat
Soaked and clinging
Wicks, dries fast
In the heat
Heavy and clammy
Light and airy
Long days outside
Burnt neck and arms by day's end
Exactly what it's made for
For skin the hoodie doesn't cover, sunscreen is still your friend.
What does UPF 50+ mean?
UPF is sun protection for fabric, like SPF is for sunscreen. A UPF 50+ rated fabric is designed to let only a small fraction of UV through to your skin. Unlike sunscreen, it doesn't fade through the day: the coverage is woven in, so it works from the moment you put it on until the moment you take it off.
Where does the number come from? A fabric earns its rating from how it's made: synthetic fibres like polyester naturally block more UV than cotton, and a tighter weave blocks more still. UPF 50+ sits at the top of the scale, and the protection is part of the fabric itself, not a coating.
Made for people who stay out
Garden till sundownWalk the coast pathPoolside all dayPaddle the estuaryThree dog walks a dayTravel light
"UPF 50+ Sun hoodie. Fabulous product, protects me in the sun, but also protects me from midges. Raving about it to friends, will definitely buy more."
Daisy H. · ✓ Verified
★★★★★
Lovely and light
"Its great to not have to worry about putting suncream on my arms. It is a lovely material, lovely and light, and beautiful colour. I should have ordered two!!"
Lesley H. · ✓ Verified
★★★★★
Such good quality for the price
"I wasn't expecting such good quality for the price. The stitching feels solid, and the fit matched the size guide. I've worn it on a couple of hikes already, and it's held up well."
Susan P. · ✓ Verified
Good questions
Won't I be too hot in a hoodie?
That's the whole trick: this isn't a winter hoodie. It's a thin, airy, moisture-wicking layer that shades your skin and lets the breeze through. Direct sun on bare skin heats you up; light cover with airflow keeps you more comfortable. It's why people who work in the sun all day wear sleeves.
Honest caveat: the cooling effect shines out in open sun. In deep shade or woodland it's simply a light, comfortable layer.
I always wear a cap. Isn't that enough?
A cap shades your face and misses your ears, neck and the sides of your head; ask anyone who's come home with blistered ears under a brimmed hat. Light also bounces up off water, rock and sand, reaching the places a brim can't. The hood covers all of it, and it fits fine over a cap: brim shades the face, hood covers the rest.
Do I still need sunscreen?
Yes. The hoodie only protects the skin it covers, so keep using sunscreen on the exposed bits: your face, the front of your hands, anywhere the fabric doesn't reach.
One honest note: if your skin type, family history or a medical condition means you need to be extra careful in the sun, treat the hoodie as one layer of your protection, not the whole plan. Keep up the sunscreen on exposed skin and follow your doctor's advice.
What about cloudy days?
UV doesn't care much about cloud, which is why the sneakiest burns happen on grey days and in spring. Whatever the sky is doing, the covered areas stay covered.
Does it work when wet?
Honest answer: it keeps covering you, but like most fabrics, UV protection can drop while the fabric is soaked. The good news is it dries quickly, and it never washes off the way sunscreen does. For long stretches in strong sun, let it dry rather than staying soaked through.
Can I wear it in the water?
Plenty of people do: paddling, wading, boat days. It's quick-drying, so it won't stay soggy for long. Just remember the honest note above: soaked fabric can protect less, so let it dry out during long stretches in strong sun.
How do I wash it?
Machine wash cool and hang it to dry; the quick-dry fabric doesn't need long. Don't iron it, and skip the fabric softener: heat and softener both work against technical wicking fabric.
Does the protection wear out?
The protection is built into the fabric, not sprayed on, so it doesn't wash out. Like any garment, though, a heavily worn one protects less: if the fabric ever gets thin or stretched enough to let light through, it's time for a fresh one.
Does the colour matter?
A little. Darker and more vibrant colours absorb more UV before it reaches your skin, so deeper shades typically protect a touch better than pale ones. That said, pick the one you'll actually wear: the best sun protection is the layer you put on.
Is it only for summer?
No. UV doesn't switch off when the temperature drops: cool spring days and bright winter walks still add up. It's also light enough to wear as a base layer under a fleece or shell, so it earns its place in the pack year-round. Sun cover in summer, extra layer in the shoulder seasons.
What's the fit like?
Relaxed through the body, and that's deliberate: sun cover works best worn easy, because fabric pulled tight stretches thinner and protects less. It runs a touch generous, so if you're between sizes, take the smaller one. The thumb loops keep coverage in place when you move. Check the size chart on this page to match your measurements.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 25 reviews.
I bought one of these lightweight UV shirts before a hiking trip. As skin cancer survivor it was importantly that I had full coverage. As a menopausal woman I tend to get sweaty quick on the ascent and end up in a tank top. This shirt was perfect. I was able to avoid all the chemicals of extra sunscreen AND I was able to quickly cool and dry off. It also worked nicely under a gortex shell when it was wet or cooler. In addition to hiking I used it on the beach when it was really hot. This will be a permanent piece in my backpack as it is so lightweight.
Purchased for holiday in November so not tried out in sunshine yet. It is a good fit, good finish and i look forward to trying out in direct sunlight soon.
Purchased for holiday in November so not tried out in sunshine yet. It is a good fit, good finish and i look forward to trying out in direct sunlight soon.
Lovely material and great value. Clearly a company that care about quality. My only issue is the time it took to arrive- 3 weeks- this is not made clear when ordering. Hopefully this was a glitch in their process and delays will not be a problem for the company in future
I've ordered outdoor clothing from several places over the years, and this was one of the better experiences. The fabric feels durable, and everything looked just like the photos. Communication was clear throughout the order process, which I appreciated.
Great top- I've worn it for two boiling hot (30' +) days hiking in the Brecon Beacons. The hood was especially useful on the open moorland with no shade.
I wore my terrabound top when kayaking in the British heatwave on a local river. 19am to 1pm. I was so pleased. This too kept my arms covered from the sun yet it was cool to wear. Definitely recommend.
Delivered quite quickly i thought. The hoodie is lovely, good fit, as I checked the sizing beforehand. Its great to not have to worry about putting suncream on my arms. It is a lovely material, lovely and light, and beautiful colour. I should have ordered two!! Thankyou Terrabound
Ordered from this lovely company and the sun hoodie for me was too large. I contacted them by email and they could not have been more helpful in sorting out a smaller size. Brilliant customer service. I have worn the hoodie in the hot sun we've been experiencing and it has kept me cool, whilst also protecting me. I am converted as initially I did think it strange to wear a hoodie whilst it is so hot. Delivery takes a little while ... over a week, however, the product is definitely worth waiting for. Great experience shopping with this company and will use again.
I was dubious this would work in this hot weather. Wore it for the first time in a 25km hike- I stayed cool the whole time, with the breeze blowing through it! Loved it! Ordered 2 more for my holiday in Greece
It's a great hoodie and even in extreme temperatures it keeps you cool. I'm very happy with it. The hood is large and loose - great for allowing air flow. I'm very happy with it - a great purchase.
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