Helios UPF 50+ Sun Shirt

The Sun Shirt You’ll Actually Want to Wear.

Stay covered without feeling hot, heavy, or restricted. Helios combines UPF 50+ fabric, hidden mesh ventilation, quick-dry comfort, and four-way stretch.

Choose Your Color & Size 3+ shirts from $39.95 each · Free U.S. shipping over $99 · 99-day guarantee

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Man wearing a grey-camo Helios Sun Shirt during an everyday walk through a sunny garden.

The comfort difference

Why choose Helios over an ordinary long-sleeve shirt?

Both add coverage. Helios is purpose-built to make that coverage easier to keep wearing when the day gets hot.

Built for sun and heat

Helios Sun Shirt

UPF 50+ ratedProtection you can verify
Hidden mesh ventilationDedicated airflow under the arms and along the sides
Wicking and quick-dryMoves moisture away instead of holding it
Soft four-way stretchComfortable movement without stiffness

Made for general wear

Ordinary Cotton Shirt

UPF rating variesProtection is often not specified
No dedicated ventsAirflow depends on the basic fabric
Absorbs moistureCan stay damp once it gets wet
Stretch variesMovement depends on the shirt

Close-up of the Helios underarm mesh ventilation panel and flat seams. — Real mesh ventilation is built into the underarm and side panel.

Built for hot days

Protection you’ll actually want to wear.

UPF 50+ fabric blocks at least 98% of UV through covered fabric.
Hidden mesh ventilation helps heat escape under the arms and along the sides.
Wicking, quick-dry fabric moves sweat away and dries quickly.
Soft four-way stretch moves comfortably without feeling restrictive.

Current colors · Sizes S–5XL · 3+ shirts from $39.95 each

Helios Sun Shirt

Get protected without giving up comfort.

From $39.95 each

When you buy 3 or more

UPF 50+ protection for covered skin
Hidden underarm and side-panel ventilation
Soft, wicking, quick-dry fabric
Current colors and sizes on the product page

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Questions before you choose.

Won’t it be too hot?

Helios is designed for warm outdoor conditions. Hidden mesh panels help heat escape, while the lightweight fabric moves moisture away and dries quickly.

“I’m outside a lot. On the water, in the woods, gardening, working as a naturalist in local parks. This shirt handles it all. Sun protection and breathable and they hold up to hard use.”
— Dennis Jordan · Verified Buyer

Does the UPF protection wash out?

The UPF 50+ rating comes from the fabric construction rather than a temporary topical coating. Follow the garment care instructions to preserve its performance.

What size should I order?

Choose your usual size, or size up if you are between sizes or prefer a roomier fit. The product page includes measurements for sizes S–5XL and WindRider’s Find My Size helper.

“They are fashionable, they are comfortable and the fit is perfect. My wife is now insisting I buy more!”
— Rusty W. · melanoma survivor · Verified Buyer

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Customer experience

Trusted by people who take coverage seriously.

Stanley, a liver transplant recipient and Helios customer, outside in his sun shirt and wide-brim hat.

★★★★★

“Having had a liver transplant, the anti-rejection meds make me more susceptible to the damaging rays of the sun. These shirts are the perfect solution. I have all 4 colors.”

Stanley K. · Verified Buyer

“It’s cool, it wicks, keeps you cool and dry and it’s silky smooth comfortable. Most importantly, as a physician and melanoma skin cancer survivor, it protects me so I can enjoy the beautiful gift of the great outdoors.”

Matt R., M.D. · Verified Buyer

A few more questions.

How do I care for it? Will it hold up?

Follow the garment care instructions on the product page. Customers describe using Helios for fishing, yard work, travel, and everyday time outside.

How quickly will my order arrive, and what if it does not work for me?

Helios is backed by WindRider’s 99-day money-back guarantee. Check the product page for current shipping and return details.

Does a UPF shirt replace sunscreen?

No. UPF clothing protects only the skin it covers. Continue using appropriate protection on exposed areas and follow your clinician’s advice.

“I am a survivor of stage 4 malignant melanoma cancer due to sun exposure. So for work and for play when I am fishing, this will be my go-to shirt!”

— Gary F. · Houston, TX · Verified Buyer

Choose Your Color & Size

UPF 50+ · Hidden ventilation · Quick-dry comfort · 99-day guarantee

Helios is apparel, not a medical device. UPF clothing protects only the skin it covers. Continue using appropriate protection on exposed areas and follow your clinician’s advice.