The workhorse sun hoody, and the current-season version. Simms's own description of the SolarFlex platform: our highest performing UPF 50+ solar protective knit fabric that feels smooth to the touch, stretches for comfort, dries fast, and keeps you odor-free. If you fish Colorado summers, this is the layer you live in from June through September.
Specifications
| Fabric | 54% recycled polyester / 46% polyester |
|---|---|
| Weight | 145 gsm: lightweight |
| Sun protection | UPF 50+: the highest rating given |
| Performance | Quick dry, wicking, anti-pilling, anti-snag |
| Hood | Three-panel and vented, with stretch binding and a snap |
| Hands | Extended sleeves with thumbholes and a center finger loop |
| Seams | Low-profile saddle stitch |
| Style number | 14330 |
Please read this before ordering: it is Simms's own warning, not ours:
“Runs small, particularly in larger sizes. If in doubt, please size up.”
Simms prints that on this product. We would rather lead with it than have you deal with a return. If you are between sizes, or normally an XL or larger, go up one.
Sizing
| Size | Chest | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|
| S | 36-38" | 33-34" |
| M | 39-41" | 34-35" |
| L | 42-45" | 35-36" |
| XL | 46-48" | 36-37" |
| XXL | 49-51" | 37-38" |
| 3XL | 52-54" | 37-38" |
Body measurements, not garment measurements. Current pricing is on the selector above.
The vented hood is the underrated feature. A sun hoody worn up on a hot afternoon becomes a sauna without venting. This one has it; plenty of competing hoodies do not.
Looking for a different colorway? We also carry the previous season's SolarFlex Hoody in its own colors: same UPF 50+ platform, often at a better price. It is on our site, and if you are not fussy about which season's palette you get, it is worth a look.
Choosing between the Simms hoodies
| Hoody | UPF | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolarFlex | 50+ | 145 gsm | Hot sun, all summer: the default |
| BugStopper SolarFlex | 50+ | 143 gsm | Same sun protection plus built-in Insect Shield |
| Glades | 30+ | 172 gsm | Cool mornings and evenings; softer, has a pocket |
| Confluence | Not rated | 262 gsm | A midlayer, not a sun shirt: cold weather |
All four stocked here.
Not sure on size? Call 970-964-9991. Given the runs-small note, this is one worth two minutes on the phone.
Care: machine wash cool, tumble low. No fabric softener: it coats the fibers and undoes the wicking and anti-odor performance you paid for.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
