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Arch Mesh LF Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's
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Arch Mesh Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt delivers airy sun protection for surf and travel days
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Arch Mesh Hooded Shirt is my go-to for long sessions under the sun. The lightweight hybrid fabric breathes way better than a standard rashguard but still gives full UPF coverage. I love the loose fit and the hood—it’s perfect for paddling, surfing, or just staying cool on hot days at the beach."
When the waves are firing and the sun’s beating down, we trust the Billabong Arch Mesh Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt to keep us cool, covered, and moving freely. Its hybrid jersey fabric blends stretch and breathability, creating a rashguard that wears like our favorite lightweight tee but performs like technical surf gear.
The loose fit keeps airflow high while providing room to move, and the hood offers added sun protection for those long hours on the water. With 50+ UPF defense and recycled materials, this surf shirt delivers comfort, performance, and eco-conscious design for all-day sessions or coastal adventures.
Details
- Lightweight hooded surf shirt for sun-safe comfort
- Hybrid jersey fabric offers stretch and quick-drying breathability
- Loose fit provides easy mobility and relaxed comfort
- Built-in 50+ UPF protection shields from harmful UV rays
- Hooded neckline adds extra sun coverage for head and neck
- Ideal for surfing, paddling, or beach lounging
- Made with recycled materials for eco-friendly performance
- Item #BILKD0C
- Material
- 90% recycled polyester, 10% elastane
- Fit
- regular
- Style
- hoodie
- Activity
- casual, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 90 days
Know The Feeling
In 1973, Billabong was founded with one vision: to share that magic feeling of waveriding with the rest of the world. Five decades later, Billabong is more committed than ever to this original dream.
A men's long-sleeve hooded surf shirt built from a hybrid jersey of 90% recycled polyester and 10% elastane balances stretch and fast drying for water-to-land days. The loose, regular fit keeps mobility under a surf stroke or kayak paddle while the hooded neckline and built-in 50+ UPF deliver extra sun coverage for long sessions at dawn pointbreaks or on steady SUP runs. The fabric's breathability and elastane recovery make it a natural choice as a quick-dry top for beach lounging, paddling, and casual hiking without the cling of heavier technical outerwear.
Versatile enough for multi-sport use, the lightweight piece functions as a performance layer under a packable shell on cool fall ridges, and as a sun-safe top for summer camping and paddle missions. Men who chase waves, daylong tours, or mixed backcountry approaches will appreciate the free movement, low-drag profile, and eco-minded recycled content. The design suits surf-focused outings and doubles as an everyday performance shirt for hiking, climbing warm-weather routes, and lake or river runs. Pairs well with boardshorts at dawn pointbreaks and layers beneath a softshell for low-output backcountry skiing days. Built from recycled yarns, it reduces pack bulk and dries fast after swims, making transitions between surf, camping, and short alpine approaches seamless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Billabong Arch Mesh LF Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt suitable for full-day sun protection while surfing?
Yes — the Billabong Arch Mesh LF Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt provides built-in 50+ UPF sun protection and a hooded neckline for extra head/neck coverage; the hybrid jersey construction (90% recycled polyester / 10% elastane) helps keep skin shielded during long sessions.How does the fit of the Billabong Arch Mesh LF Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt run — is it a tight rash guard or a roomier top?
The shirt is listed as a regular/loose fit (Backcountry calls it regular while Billabong describes it as a loose fit long sleeve rash guard), so expect a roomier-than-athletic silhouette rather than a compression second-skin.Will the Arch Mesh LF dry quickly and perform for paddling or hiking?
Yes — the hybrid jersey fabric is described as quick-drying and breathable, and the material blend of 90% recycled polyester / 10% elastane promotes fast moisture management for activities like paddling and hiking.Does the hood on the Billabong Arch Mesh LF actually add useful sun coverage?
Yes — the hooded neck is an explicit feature on this Billabong hooded surf tee and, combined with the 50+ UPF rating, extends sun protection beyond a standard crew neck.What care approach best preserves the fabric and UPF of the Arch Mesh LF Hooded Long-Sleeve Shirt?
Treat it like other synthetic performance tops: avoid fabric softener, use a mild detergent and cool wash, and air-dry to preserve stretch and the 90% recycled polyester / 10% elastane hybrid jersey fabric and its 50+ UPF properties.