rash vest

Swimmer's protective top

A rash vest is a close-fitting shirt worn for water sports, typically made of spandex or nylon.

It protects against skin irritation from surfboards and provides some defense against sun and jellyfish stings.

Also called a rash guard.

He pulled on a rash vest before paddling out.

garment

lycra

Elastic synthetic fiber

quick-dry · breathable · zipper · pullover · seamless · stitching · elasticity · compression · lightweight · fitted

watersports

surfing

Riding waves standing up

wakeboarding · kitesurfing · windsurfing · jet skiing · snorkeling · diving · swimming · water polo · outrigger · spearfishing

protection

UPF

Fabric UV rating

insulation · windproof · barrier · second skin

surf culture

wetsuit

Insulating garment for water

paddle out · beach · wax · leash · surf shop · dawn patrol · quiver · Billabong · O'Neill · Quiksilver

Opposites
skin coverage/protection

rash vesttopless

Lacking upper covering

bikini top · shirtless · string bikini · nude swimming · nothing

thermal protection

rash vestwetsuit

Insulating garment for water

drysuit · survival suit

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