Yes and yes! Wore this for a wedding outside, where there was zero shade and I didnt want to get scorched. Can be scrunched as a scarf or draped as a shawl. Looks elegant, not like an SPF product. Kind of a sporty-ish fabric, not as heavy as bathing suit material, that will not give much warmth (outdoor wedding dropped to 50 degrees with no heat lamps, yay). But if you need protection and versatility and dont want to look like a goofball doing it, this is the trick. PS, I ordered white. Washes and air dries well.
Chris
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I bought a black one some years ago and the material was much nicer and lighter. This is heavier and thicker, therefore not so nice for hot climates. It looks like cheap polyester.
Class and Sass
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Although I cant vouch for the sun protection (middle of winter right now), the quality is great, fabric is stretchy, and the size is awesome. Im 54" and I can cover my whole self with this like a sheet. Im a pale ginger with melanoma who is going to be a bridesmaid in Mexico in July, so I needed something classy and practical. Also its machine washable!
HiwaytoHeaven
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My wife was very pleased with my purchase of the Coolibar Shawl. Its lightweight and comfortable. She is wearing it for sun protection in a hot climate. She especially likes the fact that it can be worn as a shawl or scarf for neck protection. She may buy another one in a different color!
E.R.
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I cant say I love it because its beautiful, but I didnt expect it to be. It does the job when Im hiking outdoors, so I love even though I think it lacks style. I look like a beekeeper when Im wearing all this stuff.
UPF 50+ - protects against 98% of UVA and UVB rays
Active SUNTECT® Athlon fabric is engineered for cutting-edge performance and comfort, including our exclusive Cooltect™ technology that accelerates moisture wicking for a cooler workout and an antimicrobial finish that helps keep the fabric fresh; Soft, lightweight, breathable, moisture wicking and quick dry to keep you active all day
Antimicrobial protection infused at the fiber level prevents the growth of 99.9% of bacteria to help eliminate odor
Measures 72 inches x 27 inches; Versatile addition to your casual or travel style and can be worn multiple ways; Easy care: machine wash, tumble dry; Imported
Recommended for achieving Ultimate Coverage in Sun Protection by adding an extended UPF 50+ Sun Protective layer to areas of your body where you many not have any coverage