The SolarFlex Hoody in the previous season's colorways — same UPF 50+ SolarFlex platform, often at a better price than the current run. Style number 13658.
If you do not care which year's palette you are wearing, this is the smart buy. It is the same hoody Simms has built their sun-protection line around: a light knit that dries fast, resists odor, and covers you from the back of your hands to the top of your head.
What SolarFlex is
Simms's description of the 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.
Specifications
| Sun protection | UPF 50+ |
|---|---|
| Fabric | SolarFlex knit — lightweight, stretch, quick dry |
| Hood | Three-panel with snap closure |
| Hands | Extended sleeves with thumbholes and center finger loop |
| Style number | 13658 |
A note on precision: Simms publishes exact fabric composition and gsm for the current-season style, not for prior seasons, and specs shift slightly year to year. Rather than repeat the current year's numbers here and risk being wrong, we have left them off. If the exact composition matters to you, call us at 970-964-9991 and we will read it off the label on the actual garment in the shop.
Sizing — and Simms's own warning
Simms flags the SolarFlex hoodies as running small: “Runs small, particularly in larger sizes. If in doubt, please size up.” That holds across seasons. If you are between sizes or normally an XL or larger, go up one.
| 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. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Want the current season instead? The current Simms Men's SolarFlex Hoody is on our site with this year's colorways and a vented hood. Same protection, newer palette.
Care: machine wash cool, tumble low, no fabric softener.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
