UPF 50+ swimsuits are simple: check the label and pick your coverage.

Yes, just look for the UPF 50+ tag on the suit — that rating is regulated by a standard (ASTM or AS/NZS), so it means it blocks at least 98% of UVB rays. No guesswork.

Your real choice is about coverage, not protection level. Rash guards, long-sleeve tops, and high-neck styles all work. I’d go darker colors and tighter weave if you can — they hold up better after a few washes and wet wear. The label is the only thing that matters for the rating.

Don’t overthink it. Buy a suit you’ll actually wear. If you’re swimming laps or chasing kids, a full-coverage rash guard and board shorts combo is way more practical than a bikini with a skirt that shifts.

Skin cancer doesn’t care about fashion trends, but you can still look good being protected.