Navy Rashguard - Long Sleeve

1. Our exclusive designs channel all the fun vibes of your favourite cool tee, lifting the humble rashie from frumpy to fun.

Just because you're serious about sun protection, doesn't mean you should have to sacrifice your style. Our rashguards bring on the joy, not the killjoy. No more boring UPF50+.

2. Our fit is designed by women, for women - a relaxed tee style that's not tight, not saggy, but just effortless, comfortable and flattering. You'll love wearing it all day, on the beach and beyond.

3. Our rashguards are made to last, season after season - we use premium Italian fabrics and make our garments in Melbourne, Australia to the highest quality control standards.

4. Our garments are versatile. Unlike traditional surf gear, you can wear them beyond the beach, from swim to sips at your favourite cafe - our rashguards don't look like rashguards.

We make sustainable, long lasting UPF50+ fashion. It will cost you less over time, and less per wear, than cheaply made fast fashion.

1. Premium Quality: Our rashguards are spun from premium quality Italian fabrics.

They have superior durability and quality compared to competitor fabrics. They're more resistant to fibre breakage, so our garments keep their shape for longer, and are ultra resistant to chlorine, sunscreen and oils.

Our fabric is engineered to stay looking good for longer, and to last season after season, wear after wear. That means fewer replacements over time - so the actual cost per wear is much lower than fast fashion alternatives.

2. Local ethical production: Our garments are proudly made in Melbourne, Australia by our Ethical Clothing Australia accredited manufacturer, ensuring high quality control standards apply to all our garments.

3. Versatile: Our garments aren't built for throwaway fashion cycles. They're timeless, versatile pieces designed to move with you and not just on the beach - they work whether you're paddling, parenting, or just out and about. You can wear them as swimwear, activewear and casual wear. This is slow fashion done right: fewer pieces, better quality and a lighter footprint on the planet.

4. Sustainable fashion: Sustainability starts with longevity. When you choose garments that last, you're helping reduce textile waste and overproduction. The "buy less, buy well philosophy" supports a more sustainable future - and gives you something you can feel good about wearing, again and again.

5. Investment in your skin: Our garments are an investment in your skin and long term health. For more about the risks of skin cancer and premature ageing caused by sun exposure over time, see more on our About Us page.

6. Confidence: Our customers consistently tell us our garments are more comfortable and flattering on real women's bodies, compared to standard rashguards. They help you look good and feel great - we want you to feel happy, relaxed and confident on the beach and in the sun.

We're all sick of those tight, clingy rashguards that dig in at all the wrong places. Or those saggy numbers that are unflattering and frumpy.

Our relaxed fit feels comfortable all day, and is designed to fit like your favourite tee-shirt. Our premium fabric keeps its shape so it stays flattering and doesn't go saggy.

It doesn't ride up in the water, so it's perfect in the surf, and the streetwear style means you can wear it with your casuals beyond the beach.

Our rashguards are made from premium UPF50+ Italian performance fabrics. They're ultra resistant to chlorine, sunscreen and oils, and exceptionally durable so they retain their shape and resist pulls.

Our rashguard fabrics also have four way stretch for comfort, they're lightweight, fast drying and are made from recycled fibres, such as fishing nets reclaimed from the oceans. So, they're eco-friendly and sustainable too.

The fabric is key to a long lasting garment that feels great on.

Our garments are proudly made in Melbourne, where we live and work, by our Ethical Clothing Australia accredited manufacturer.

UPF50+ is the highest rating for sun protection in clothing. It stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. A rating of UPF50+ means the fabric blocks at least 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Our fabric has been independently tested and rated as UPF50+ (Excellent Protection) according to the Australian Government Standard (AS4399:2020) by ARPANSA (the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency). UPF50+ is the highest level of protection, so you can enjoy the outdoors with confidence knowing you're protected.

In contrast, a standard cotton shirt or tee generally has a UPF rating of around 5. Not solid sun protection, and doesn't even meet the "minimum" protection rating of 15! Think about that next time you see someone throw on a cotton tee at the beach.

In addition, our garments are designed to provide excellent body coverage while still looking flatteringly cute - even our short sleeve tees have sleeves that cover most of the upper arm, our neckline is not gapey (or tight) and we have a lovely flattering torso length for extra coverage.

Unlike sunscreen, UPF clothing doesn't wear off or need reapplying. It's built into the fabric offering consistent protection wherever it covers your skin.

But even with the strongest UPF50+ protection, you are not invincible to UV exposure - seek shade and wear sunscreen on exposed areas. We provide a gorgeous piece of your sun safe armoury.

We adopt standard Australian sizing - you can choose the best size for your by referring to our Sizing Guides in the pop up on each product page for your product of interest.

The pop up also provides body measurements, the relevant model's measurements and a conversion table to all major country size systems.

Other general guidance:

RASHGUARDS:

Our rashguards are designed to have a relaxed classic tee style fit. Size up if you have more muscular arms - the torso will still work for you. The fit is flattering, not tight, and works beautifully in and out of the water.

The standard fit for this garment is shown in the website photography of our model who wears a size S and is an Australian size 10 and 181cm tall. If you prefer a firmer fit to this standard style fit, then go a size down a size.

ACTIVEWEAR BATHER TOPS:

True to size - go for your normal sports bra size.

ACTIVEWEAR BATHER SHORTS:

The waistline of our bather shorts accommodates a full waistline - if you have a slim waistline, size down from your normal size.

LONGLINE SHORTS:

Our longline shorts are true to size - go for your normal shorts size. They are designed for intentional length and volume, in a classic Bermuda short style. Great for paddling and throwing on after a swim while you dry - but they're designed to swim in them too.

Need more help?

Contact us by email at hello@bigvibesday or on the chat function on this website - we love hearing from you and are always happy to help with sizing queries. We want you looking and feeling great in the perfect fit.

In the end, don't sweat it - we are happy to exchanges sizes within 14 days to get you in your perfect fit (as per our Returns policy).

We dispatch every order from our warehouse in Melbourne, Australia on the same or next business day.

Shipping to Singapore or Hong Kong is typically 4-8 days (Standard Shipping) or 3-6 days (Express Shipping).

Once we have processed the order, it is in the hands of shipping carriers, such as Australia Post. We have set out their expected shipping times for each part of Australia, and some international markets, in our Shipping Policy. Check it out for further details. We will also send you tracking information once you've made your purchase.

Standing shipping is FREE, but you can also order Express Shipping if you need to save time.

Yes! We guarantee you'll love your garment - just see our customer reviews! However, if you’re not satisfied with your purchase of any full priced garment, we will:

• refund the purchase price, no questions asked;
• or, on orders placed within Australia, if you prefer (and subject to availability), we will exchange size or style,

if your garment posted within 14 days of receipt of purchase in new and original condition - unworn and unmarked with original swing tags still attached.

On orders placed outside Australia, we do not provide exchanges but we provide refunds. We recommend you purchase your desired garment as soon as possible, and return your existing garment back to us for a full refund.

Within 14 days of receipt of purchase please:

• Email us at hello@bigvibesday.com to let us know to expect your return. Let us know your name or order number. No questions asked for return purposes, but providing your reason will be so appreciated to help us address this issue for next time - your feedback means a lot!
• Post your item and include the details of your name or order number (via tracked post) to: 
  
  Big Vibes Day
  PO Box 5320
  Middle Park
  VIC 3206
  Australia

Return shipping costs must be paid by the customer. We do not refund shipping charges, duties or taxes, and we are not responsible for lost packages. We will provide your refund against the original credit card or other form of payment.

Sale item: No refunds on sale items, however we are happy to exchange sizes on sale items provided your garment is returned within 14 days of purchase, unworn, as new with tags on.

Email us at hello@bigvibesday.com, DM Carly on Insta @bigvibesday or use our chat button in the bottom right corner. We love hearing from you so don't hesitate to get in touch! Carly x