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For more than 13 years, Cape Life Apparel has been covering
Southwest Florida with optimum sun protection and style. Our UPF50 sun shirts feature high-tech fabrics that qualify for The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.

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Optimum sun protection meets optimum style in Cape Life sun shirts

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What Does UPF50 Mean?

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, and it's the sun protection rating used for fabrics. UPF50 blocks 98% of the sun's ultraviolet rays. Our sun protection fabrics are lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking – and tons of fun on the beach (or anywhere!).

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Best Sun Protection? Sun Shirts vs. Sunscreen

  • SUN SHIRTS

    • Breathable, moisture-wicking microfiber
    • UPF50 sun protection built into fabric
    • Sun protection lasts lifetime of the garment
    • Safe for your skin, your kids, your pets and the envioronment

  • SUNSCREEN

    • Gloppy, mess-making chemical concoction
    • SPF sun protection varies and requires frequent re-application
    • Not all ingredients safe for your skin, your kids, your pets or the environment

Staying Safe Outdoors

The great outdoors is even greater when you're properly protected from the elements. While we might not be able to protect you from, say, alligators, we can deliver optimum sun protection with UPF 50 fabrics that block 98% of the sun's UV rays.

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What Our Sun Shirt Customers Say

Chocolates and Sun Shirts

Gifts for Guests

Every time someone comes to visit, we leave chocolates and a Cape Life
sun shirt laid out on the guest bed for them.

-Lora V | Hostess with the
Cape Life Shirts

Best Shirts for ... Everything

From Biking to Sleeping

Biking. Fishing. Boating. Walking. I wear my Cape Life sun shirts all the time. They are the most comfortable shirts I've ever owned. I even sleep in them.

-D. Aster | Happy Cape Lifer

Can't Stop at Just One

I'm Hooked

Cape Life sun shirts are like potato chips... or tattoos. You can't stop at just one. Every time I shop, there's a new one I need. And that's just fine with me.

-GR | Loyal Fan (with multiple tattoos)

Delight Your Family and Friends

Give the gift of coolness, protection and style with Cape Life gift cards, good for sun shirts in our online shop.

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Cape Life Sun Shirt Advantages

  • Highest Level of Sun Protection Available

    A cotton T-shirt gives you about a UPF5. Our sun shirts are rated UPF50. This is the highest sun protection available for fabrics. A rating of UPF30 or higher comes with a a Seal of Recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation.

  • Best Sun Shirt Manufacturers

    You're getting the highest-quality sun shirts at Cape Life Apparel, thanks to our rigorous testing process. We've tested many shirts over the years, and only partner with manufacturers that live up to our exacting standards.

  • Superior Shirt Printing Process

    The graphics on our sun shirts last as long as the shirts themselves. And we're talking years. Our time-tested dye sublimation printing process ensures the graphics never crack, peel or fade. They don't block the airflow, either.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SUN SHIRT

Cape Life Apparel is the UPF 50 sun shirt capital of Southwest Florida.

  • BEST SUN PROTECTION YOU CAN WEAR ANYWHERE

    If you’re looking for fun in the sun, Cape Life Apparel is the place to get it. For the past 13+ years, we’ve been covering Southwest Florida with UPF 50 sun shirts that block 98% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor, and a UPF of 30 or higher is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.  

    Unlike sunscreen that must be slathered on repeatedly throughout the day, UV protection clothing keeps you covered with no repeat applications or potentially harmful chemicals. In short, it’s the longest-lasting and safest sun protection you can find.  

    In addition to offering optimum sun protection, the UV fabrics we choose are breathable, moisture-wicking and some even feature odor-absorbing properties. They are tough enough for any adventure yet soft and comfy enough for all-day wear – and even sleep.  

  • SUN PROTECTION MEETS SIGNATURE GRAPHIC TEES

    It’s not just the high-quality UV performance fabrics and workmanship that makes our sun shirts stand out, either. We’ve been rocking graphic tee designs since 1982.

    We focus on sun shirt graphics that reflect the vibe of the Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Sanibel areas of Florida’s Gulf Coast. You’ll even find the place names printed on the sun shirts for an extra special touch.

    Dye-sublimation printing is the method we use for quality and longevity with sun protection fabrics, as it won’t peel, crack, fade or block the air flow. That means your UPF 50 sun shirt stays fully breathable, ready for action, and primed for all the fun in the sun you can give it.  

    Shop online or visit our Cape Life store in downtown Cape Coral for UPF 50 sun protection clothing, hats, souvenirs and other items that reflect the personality and our love for our Southwest Florida community.
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