Sun sleeves > sunblock, 100%. Sunblock is only effective until it is washed/sweated away, and during summer cycling I will sweat from start to finish, so any sunblock might be gone within half an hour. Also really fun to get into the eyes. Some sunblocks are also pretty aggressive against lycra and other synthetic fabrics. Sunblock on my nose and neck only.
Originally Posted by
Pop N Wood
Not to call anyone out but what is SPF clothing? Isn't all cloth sunblocking?
Not at all. Not all jerseys are created equal, as I have some cheapo Canari jerseys that leave me with a bib-tan if I wear them too many days in a row. Lighter weight, looser weave fabrics (which is a lot of jerseys) let in more UV, unless the fabric is specially treated. UV pretty much goes straight through white cotton as well.