The toughest damn sun shirt on the water, UPF 50-rated Tough Sun offers anglers breathable sun protection with increased snag resistance for extra longevity both on and off the water. Built for the rigors of the boatyard or backyard, this hard-working UV shirt provides a relaxed cross-over hood design that offers full-coverage when up and maximum cooling when down. Integrated thumb holes keep sleeves in place for back-of-hand solar protection, and HeiQ anti-odor, thermal regulating, and stain-release treatments increase Tough Sun’s easy-care, comfort qualities. And we’re so confident in Tough Sun, UPF-50 sun shirts that we’re putting a lifetime warranty behind them. If your shirt fails, we'll replace it, no questions asked.
The Grundéns Tough Sun Hoodie is the "toughest damn sun shirt on the water," engineered for anglers who need professional-grade durability without sacrificing breathability. Featuring a high-performance UPF 50 rating, this hoodie offers maximum solar protection with an industry-leading snag-resistant fabric built to survive the boatyard, the backyard, and everywhere in between.
Technical Performance & "Easy-Care" Features
- Snag-Resistant Durability: Unlike standard sun shirts that tear easily, the Tough Sun fabric is designed for extra longevity and rugged use in high-abrasion environments.
- UPF 50 Sun Defense: Blocks 98% of harmful UV rays, providing elite skin protection for long days in the direct sun.
- HeiQ Advanced Treatments: Features HeiQ anti-odor, thermal regulating, and stain-release technology to keep you cool, fresh, and clean even during the messiest days on the water.
- Full-Coverage Hood Design: The relaxed cross-over hood offers maximum cooling when down and total sun shelter for your neck and ears when up.
- Integrated Thumb Holes: Secure the sleeves in place to provide critical back-of-hand solar protection during active casting or rowing.
- Lifetime Warranty: Grundéns is so confident in the Tough Sun’s performance that it comes with a no-questions-asked replacement guarantee if the shirt fails.
Why Choose the Tough Sun Hoodie?
The Tough Sun Hoodie is the ultimate crossover between a technical performance layer and a rugged work shirt. It provides the breathable sun protection of a lightweight hoodie with the hard-working durability of commercial-grade gear. For those seeking a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up from the standard active fit.