Do you wear sunblock sleeves?

[Dilbertian]

I'm wondering what the advantage is over a long-sleeved top. A long-sleeved top can be loose, and therefore hopefully cooler. OTOH you're wearing it all the time. Or you could put a loose jacket on - but that's yet another extra layer.

These are what I'm looking at.

I have never seen or heard of them before tbh

No. If I was trekking through the Sahara or Wahiba I might consider it. High factor sun screen will do for me.

do they come with some vitamin d tablets ?

utterly ridiculous for those with more money than sense.

What's the point of them? Why not just wear long sleeves or suncream?

Not if you're allergic to sunlight.

I wear them a lot in the summer - they let me wear a short sleeved t shirt without another layer underneath, 3/4 sleeved tops, dresses, and generally just have much more choice in what I wear. Its remarkably hard to find properly long sleeved summer wear which isn't also off the shoulder/ deep neckline. And they are a lot cooler than putting a jacket on. Plus they can (as in the one you linked) also cover your hands which is useful

Sunscreen does not prevent the reaction. I need to be physically covered. But I get so bloody overheated.

I might consider them.

i am very sun sensitive and burn very very easily. I hate suncream, and even f50 doesn’t last long for me. Going abroad I need to cover for most of the time, i usually carry a larger lightweight wrap I can throw over my shoulders and arms. If I was doing an activity where that wasn’t possible these look like a good option

yes i could wear a long sleeved shirt, but i find them quite restrictive.

I just wear a regular long sleeve top, but think they are a good idea for a holiday because then every top you take can be adapted if necessary. I would quite like them.

Getting the balance between vitamin D intake and sun burn right is a challenge for me!

ts remarkably hard to find properly long sleeved summer wear which isn't also off the shoulder/ deep neckline.

Exactly! So I end up having to put on a long-sleeved jacket with a high collar every time I go out.

So would these with a polo-shirt be more comfortable than adding a loose jacket? I'm so fed up of being a sweaty mess.

I am allergic, I get PLE, I manage it with specific sunscreens and gradual exposure. Those things look hot sweaty and uncomfortable

I have bad vitiligo on my arms so it's either slather myself in factor 50 or wear long sleeved tops. I like the look of these but they are a little out of my price range, I'm tempted to create something similar from a pair of child's leggings!

Long sleeved linen button down shirts? More lightweight than jackets can button them right up, tie them at the waist, leave loose & take off like a jacket or roll up sleeves when out of the sun.

Oh, and @Dilbertian I'm totally with you here - I bleed into my skin from sun exposure (its lovely) and though me and f50 are very good friends, it doesn't stop it even with Eucerin Sun Allergy. The Uniqlo UV protection range is good as very lightweight and breezy. I'm wearing a hoodie from them at the moment.

I used to get photo desensitisation therapy for PLE. Utterly life-changing. But I haven't been able to have it and I think I've become more sensitive as I'm already reacting and it's only May. I'm also allergic to other things and I think I'm reacting to sunscreen. So I'm back to physically covering up and taking vitamin D.

I live in the Middle East and am considering getting some. Loads of people wear them here when playing golf/tennis/running etc and they keep you cooler than when you're covered in suncream.

I would burn where there is the little gap at the top.

I’ve never seen those. I like the idea. There are some days I don’t realize I’m going to need the extra protection so these would be easy to keep handy or for days when I just needed it for part of the day so wasn’t stuck in long sleeves the whole day. Definitely wouldn’t be my first choice regularly. I prefer a full SPF shirt and I want something loose so it doesn’t get too hot.

some of us are ridiculously sun sensitive. Burns, hives, etc can happen surprisingly quickly.

as for vitamin d, most people who are this sensitive also have skin that absorbs it very quickly. These products aren’t targeted towards the average person. It’s why we get to look like odd balls walking down the street decked out in our sun protective clothing while everyone else wears something fashionable.

I have had my eyes opened, I had no idea one could be allergic to sunlight.

I hope you find something suitable, I feel for you (Have reactive skin, to some detergents, so I know only a tiny fraction of what you go through)

as for vitamin d, most people who are this sensitive also have skin that absorbs it very quickly

you can also get enough vitamin D in the uk from British sun and a balanced diet.

if I can get enough vit D from the three days of nice weather we have here between march and september, covering up in a hot country for a week is not going to give me rickets 😂

I also have PLE and I can't see much point in those sleeves, other than I suppose you could take them off when you were in the shade / indoors. They must be fitted or they would fall off so surely hotter? The hats from solabri are great though. I wear long sleeved tops / t-shirts in the coolest fabrics i can find. Layering is pointless if you can't take the top layer off! I have lots of broad brim hats and a uv parasol and these are good for keeping cooler and also mean you can wear a slightly lower neckline as your neck is shaded. I have made my peace with funny looks, am under no illusions I look ridiculous. Maxi / midaxi dresses are also good for being cool although not always practical - lots have long sleeves which is a bonus. I'll be gutted when these go out of fashion.

I used to play golf and these would have been great when we wore team short sleeve polo tops!

Other than that I don't have a personal use for them.

For those who have PLE, I am 90% sure that I have this but can't get a GP to confirm at the moment. In your experiences are these suncreams that tend to work for everyone or is it hit and miss? Any recommendations for me to start with please

My daughter wears similar ones and finds them really good. They're not as warm as a proper long sleeve top and do the job of protecting her skin.

She would rather wear these than be covered in sun cream all the time (March to October).

According to two consultant dermatologists and an orthopaedic surgeon, we do not.

In the 10y before Covid I was told by all 3 that between 11am and 3pm April to October are the only times when we get enough sunshine to make any vitamin D, and then only on sunny days. All 3 recommended that I should be taking vitamin D all year round because of my UVB sensitivity.