| Trivia time… Did you know that the rash guard | | | | stay close to your body without being uncomfortably |
| shirt was originally developed for surfers who were | | | | tight like a traditional lycra rash guard. |
| getting rashes from the wax on their surf boards? | | | | Ideal for sparring and cross-training, the SPRAWL |
| As the surfers paddled out to the break, they would | | | | Performance Tees are built for comfort and durability |
| get rashed by the sand embedded in the wax. | | | | making them designed for Moisture management. |
| Rash Guards also gained popularity in martial arts for | | | | The polyester micro-venting system keeps the |
| their moisture-wicking properties within the fabric that | | | | athlete cool and dry allowing the sweat to pass to |
| make sweat evaporate faster than regular fabrics | | | | the outer portion of the garment so it can |
| and also for their compression fit which limits rash | | | | evaporate. |
| and makes it very difficult for an opponent to grab | | | | Other sports and activities have adopted the rash |
| you during a match. | | | | guard shirt as standard equipment. In martial arts like |
| Rash Guards can also protect from mat-born | | | | Karate, the guard is worn under the Gi to prevent |
| infections. Some guards are scientifically tested and | | | | chafing from the stiff uniform. |
| proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. | | | | When purchasing a rash guard shirt, make sure you |
| SPRAWL® has a new guards called the Repeller | | | | look at the stitching. A poor seam can cause a lot of |
| which is the latest concept in Rash guards and fight | | | | discomfort. Flat-lock stitched seams are the best for |
| tops. Made of comfortable Nylon, extremely soft, | | | | comfort and durability. Make sure you also consider |
| keeping blood and sweat away from your body, the | | | | the log because some will rub off on the mat. |
| fabric is treated to be moisture resistant. Designed to | | | | |