Whenever the British sun finally shows up — on a long weekend ride, a full round of golf, a day's hike or hours in the garden — your forearms are the first to burn. Slathering on sunscreen every couple of hours is a faff, and easy to forget once you're moving. These cooling UV protection arm sleeves solve that in seconds: pull them on, and your arms are covered from wrist to upper arm for the entire session, with no reapplying and no slipping down.

What Makes These Sleeves Worth It

✓ UV-blocking fabric — shields your arms from UVA and UVB rays during outdoor activities, cutting sun exposure without constant sunscreen top-ups.

✓ Stretchy spandex and lycra blend — the fabric flexes with every pedal stroke, swing and stride, never restricting your movement whether you're cycling, golfing, hiking or running.

✓ Moisture-wicking and quick-drying — sweat is pulled away from the skin and evaporates fast, keeping your arms cool and dry whilst you're active.

✓ Double silicone grip bands — two reinforced anti-slip bands at the upper arm hold the sleeves firmly in place, so there's no tugging them back up mid-ride.

✓ Reflective strips built in — extra visibility for early morning and evening rides or runs, especially handy through darker UK months.

✓ Double-stitched stress points — reinforced seams stand up to repeated wear and washing.

✓ Machine washable — straightforward to care for, holding their stretch and shape wash after wash.

Where They Earn Their Keep

On long cycling rides they give you arm coverage without the warmth of a full-sleeve jersey, and the reflective strips add visibility at dawn and dusk. Golfers and hikers wear them for all-day sun cover without reapplying cream every few holes or miles. They're just as useful for fishing, gardening, allotment days, outdoor markets and any job that keeps your arms exposed for hours. The light compression fit suits running and other dynamic sports, and on chilly British mornings they double up as light arm warmers — plus they work as a tattoo cover or a light barrier against midges and mosquitoes in the warmer months.

The Fabric, Explained

Each sleeve is made from a spandex and lycra blend — elastic fibres that stretch to match the shape of your arm and spring back afterwards, giving a close, consistent fit that never feels tight. The weave is designed to wick moisture off the skin and spread it across the fabric surface, where it evaporates quickly. Up at the bicep, two silicone anti-slip bands grip gently to stop the sleeve sliding down, even through repetitive arm movement, whilst the reflective strips are integrated into the outer fabric without affecting comfort or stretch.

How They Compare

Putting Them On and Wearing Them

Roll each sleeve lengthways and slide it on from the wrist upwards, settling the silicone grip bands at the upper arm. Smooth the fabric down the forearm for an even fit — snug, but never tight (check the size guide to pick the right size). On cooler mornings, pair them with a short-sleeve jersey or tee for extra coverage. To take them off, simply roll down from the upper arm towards the wrist. Machine wash cold with similar colours and hang or lay flat to dry.

Washing and Care

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colours. Skip the bleach and fabric softener — both break down stretch fibres and gradually weaken the moisture-wicking finish. Tumble dry on low or hang to air dry, and don't iron them. Looked after properly, the sleeves keep their elasticity and shape through wash after wash.

Product Specifications

What's in the Box

1 pair × UV sun protection cooling arm sleeves (2 sleeves)