Sun Protection Collection
Keep the Sun Off and the Pace Up in KÜHL Men's Sun Protection
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's sun protection that's right for you:
UPF 50+ Shirts: When the forecast reads cloudless and the trail runs exposed, a UPF 50+ woven or knit blocks the vast majority of UV before it ever reaches your skin. Lightweight constructions with moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance keep the layer working in your favor instead of trapping heat against you.
Sun Hoodies. A hooded long sleeve is the smartest single piece of sun kit you can carry. Coverage runs from crown to wrist without sunscreen reapplication, and breathable knit fabrics with 4-way stretch move easily through scrambles, paddle strokes, and long days on the bike. Thumb loops keep cuffs anchored over the back of your hand for full-coverage protection.
Performance Hats. A wide brim or a structured cap with UPF-rated fabric shields your face, ears, and neck, the zones that take the most cumulative UV damage. Look for moisture-wicking sweatbands and quick-dry crowns so the hat stays comfortable mile after mile.
Short Sleeves with UV Defense. Not every sunny day calls for full coverage. Lightweight tees and short sleeve shirts with built-in UPF protection cover your shoulders and upper back (the spots most often missed by sunscreen) while perforated panels and mesh ventilation manage heat when temperatures climb.
Cooling-Yarn Construction. The newest pieces in the collection pair UV defense with skin-cooling yarns and graphene-infused knits that pull heat away from the body. The result: a layer that protects without overheating you, even when the day pushes into triple digits.
When you're building a hot-weather kit, see our men's performance collection for moisture-managing options that pair naturally with sun layers, or browse men's best sellers for the most-reached-for warm-weather staples.
Look for signature touches like articulated 5-panel sleeves for unrestricted range of motion, thumb loops for hand coverage, low-bulk seams for easy layering, and a hidden security pocket for cards and keys on the trail.
Choose from a variety of fabrics, styles, and features for the men's sun protection that's right for you:
UPF 50+ Shirts: When the forecast reads cloudless and the trail runs exposed, a UPF 50+ woven or knit blocks the vast majority of UV before it ever reaches your skin. Lightweight constructions with moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance keep the layer working in your favor instead of trapping heat against you.
Sun Hoodies. A hooded long sleeve is the smartest single piece of sun kit you can carry. Coverage runs from crown to wrist without sunscreen reapplication, and breathable knit fabrics with 4-way stretch move easily through scrambles, paddle strokes, and long days on the bike. Thumb loops keep cuffs anchored over the back of your hand for full-coverage protection.
Performance Hats. A wide brim or a structured cap with UPF-rated fabric shields your face, ears, and neck, the zones that take the most cumulative UV damage. Look for moisture-wicking sweatbands and quick-dry crowns so the hat stays comfortable mile after mile.
Short Sleeves with UV Defense. Not every sunny day calls for full coverage. Lightweight tees and short sleeve shirts with built-in UPF protection cover your shoulders and upper back (the spots most often missed by sunscreen) while perforated panels and mesh ventilation manage heat when temperatures climb.
Cooling-Yarn Construction. The newest pieces in the collection pair UV defense with skin-cooling yarns and graphene-infused knits that pull heat away from the body. The result: a layer that protects without overheating you, even when the day pushes into triple digits.
When you're building a hot-weather kit, see our men's performance collection for moisture-managing options that pair naturally with sun layers, or browse men's best sellers for the most-reached-for warm-weather staples.
Look for signature touches like articulated 5-panel sleeves for unrestricted range of motion, thumb loops for hand coverage, low-bulk seams for easy layering, and a hidden security pocket for cards and keys on the trail.
Common questions about KÜHL's men's sun protection collection: fabrics, fit, layering, and how to pick the right piece for sunny days.
What is sun protection collection?
KÜHL's men's sun protection collection is a curated edit of shirts, hoodies, hats, and tops engineered to block UV rays while keeping you cool. Every piece in the collection carries built-in UPF protection, most rated UPF 50+, woven into the fabric itself, not a coating that washes out. The lineup spans short sleeves, long sleeve hoodies, performance caps, and lightweight tops for hikers, paddlers, anglers, cyclists, and anyone who logs serious time under an open sky. If you're after warm-weather staples that earn their place in rotation, browse our men's new arrivals for the latest additions to the sun lineup.
What KÜHL fabrics and features show up in sun protection collection?
The collection leans on lightweight, breathable knits and wovens with UPF 50+ built directly into the fiber. Expect 4-way stretch for unrestricted movement, moisture-wicking and quick-dry construction to keep sweat from pooling, and perforated or mesh-vented panels to push heat off the body. Newer pieces add graphene-infused knits and skin-cooling yarns that actively disperse heat, while signature KÜHL touches (articulated 5-panel sleeves, thumb loops on hoodies, low-bulk seams, and a hidden security pocket) make the difference between a shirt you tolerate and one you forget you're wearing.
Who is sun protection collection designed for?
This collection is built for men who spend long, exposed hours outdoors and want UV defense without sacrificing breathability. That's the hiker on a south-facing ridgeline, the angler standing in glare off the water, the cyclist climbing in midday sun, and the traveler crossing a hot tarmac in summer. It's also for the casual wearer who'd rather not reapply sunscreen every two hours. If your day blends time on trail and time around town, see our men's outdoor gear collection for pieces that bridge both.
How does sun protection collection fit into your overall kit?
Sun protection works as your primary layer in warm and hot conditions, the piece that sits next to skin and does the heaviest defensive work. A UPF 50+ hoody can replace both a t-shirt and a coat of sunscreen on long efforts, and a vented sun cap covers face and neck without adding warmth. When temperatures swing cool in the evening, a sun hoody layers neatly under a softshell or wind shell without bulking up. In true heat, a short sleeve UPF tee paired with a brimmed hat handles most of the job on its own. Build the system around what's actually exposed: face, neck, shoulders, forearms.
What should you look for when choosing from sun protection collection?
Lead with the UPF rating, then the fabric weight and ventilation strategy. UPF 50+ is the gold standard. Anything rated UPF 30 or 40 is acceptable for short exposure but not for a full day on a ridgeline or lake. After that, decide how much coverage you actually need: a hoody for all-day exposed efforts, a short sleeve for variable shade, a wide brim or structured cap for facial coverage. Check for moisture-wicking and quick-dry construction so the layer breathes when the heat builds, and consider details like thumb loops, mesh underarms, or a hidden security pocket if your day demands them. Seasoned outdoorsmen know the difference one well-chosen layer makes.
