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NZ$79 approx US$57

Starfish

Women's long sleeved summer riding shirt.

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  • Sizes: WS, WM, WL, WXL (see chart)
  • Weight: 205 g
  • Colours:
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Solar protection for when the heat haze rolls off the tarmac and Rolf scares you with his wobble-board and stories of blistering heat. Long sleeves shade your forearms and a stand-up collar shelters your neck from excess rays. Intercool fabric wicks sweat away from your body to keep you oh so cool.


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Stand up collar for UV protection.
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UPF 50+
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Long front zip for maximum venting.
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Raglan sleeves for a performance fit.
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Long sleeves protect your forearms from both the sun and the cold (how does it know?).
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Limelight option for maximum visibility on the open road.
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No-elastic hem.
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Rear security pocket coupled with twin elasticised angle-pockets for on-the-go access.
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Secret tube repair patch.
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WXL size option.
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Made by us in New Zealand.
How is the Starfish different from the unisex Rock Lobster?
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Both share similar design features and use our Intercool fabric.
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The Starfish is a more fitted garment - tighter at the waist and flared at the hips.
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The women's sizing fits down to a smaller size than the unisex range.
What's the SPF Rating for this top?
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Depending on the colour, the SPF for Intercool varies between 25 and 30 (lighter colours have a better/higher SPF). The rating changes with dampness and use (it actually increases slightly the first time the garment is washed).
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In practical terms, Intercool provides all day protection from the sun. 15 minutes burn-time is extended to between 6 and 7 hours using Intercool. Of course the burn-time tapers off before and after the mid-afternoon peak so you are easily covered from dawn to dusk.
Washing Instructions?
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InterCool tops enjoy a warm machine wash. Try to avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach. The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation. And bleach rots natural fibres like cotton, strips the dye and may also cause irritation. As a rule of thumb, product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Plant based soaps like 'Ecover' or specific sport wash formula are recommended.
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Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
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This Intercool top will be almost dry out after the spin cycle of your washing machine so using a dryer is unnecessary - if you must then choose a warm (not hot) cycle.