UPF 50+ UV Arm Sleeves - Cooling Sun Protection Sleeves

Tested UPF 50+ (2015 black sample)

One size fits all adults. One pair means two sleeves.

Choose your sleeves

One size fits all adults. Select a color and quantity. Shopify applies available discounts in the cart.

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Returns: contact us within 30 days of receipt. Items must be unworn and unused. Read the returns policy

See the colours worn

Worn examples of the six sleeve colours, alongside catalogue references. Colour appearance varies with light and screens. Check the pack selector for colours currently available in your market.

Woman wearing white IceRays arm sleeves beside a tennis court with a racket resting on the bench.
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Man wearing light blue IceRays arm sleeves on a golf course.
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Woman wearing beige IceRays arm sleeves while working at a potting bench.
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Woman wearing charcoal IceRays arm sleeves beside a timber rail on a walking track.
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Close view of black IceRays arm sleeves with a hand resting on a timber rail.
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Light grey IceRays arm sleeves worn beneath a blue short-sleeved polo shirt.
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Practical answers

Feel confident about your first pair

Fit, the evidence and your questions, answered in plain language.

Will they fit me?

One size fits all adults. Smooth the fabric into place and check comfortable movement with your usual shirt. Contact us if you would like help.

1 pair = 2 sleeves. One pair contains two sleeves. No size selection is needed.

Putting them on: 3 steps

  1. Bunch the sleeve gently at your wrist.
  2. Slide it up your arm without pulling hard at the top band.
  3. Smooth the fabric and check that it feels comfortable.
Demonstration with original audio: Anne prepares a white sleeve, slides it up her arm, then smooths and adjusts the fabric. Follow the steps alongside the clip and stop if the fit feels uncomfortable. Original audio: ...and take his putt. 50 plus UV protection. Cooling, comfortable. No need for sunscreen. And really quick and easy to get on and off before your game.
Optional: ask us about your fit

You do not need to measure before ordering. If you have a fitting question, these measurements can help us answer it.

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  1. Measure around your upper arm where the top band will sit, keeping the tape comfortably level.
  2. Measure from that point to your wrist. Send both measurements with your question.

Archival video (2018)

Watch the original sleeve demonstration

This archival demonstration compares a bare arm with the outside of the fabric in one setting. It does not establish skin temperature beneath a sleeve or a guaranteed cooling benefit. Comfort varies with conditions.

Excerpt with original audio from Anne Rollo's original demonstration: she aims a handheld thermometer at her bare forearm, shows its display, puts on a white sleeve, then repeats the action on the sleeve surface. This archival demonstration compares exposed surfaces in one setting. It does not establish the temperature of skin beneath the sleeve or a guaranteed cooling benefit. Comfort varies with conditions. Original audio: I'm going to put it on my bare skin first. My bare skin says 80. Now I'm going to pop my UV sleeve on, my IceRays. See what happens. 75, so instantly cooler. Now you're probably thinking, okay Anne, yes, but you know...

Sleeves, sunscreen or a shirt?

Clothing, sunscreen and shade work together. Here is how the options compare for your arms.

How arm sleeves, sunscreen, a long-sleeve shirt and cheap marketplace sleeves compare
QuestionIceRays sleevesSunscreenLong-sleeve shirtCheap marketplace sleeves
Blocks UV on your arms?IceRays sleeves Yes. UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98%+ of UV (tested sample).Sunscreen Yes, if applied thickly and reapplied.Long-sleeve shirt Depends on the fabric and how tightly it is woven.Cheap marketplace sleeves Unknown without a published test report.
Needs reapplying?IceRays sleeves No. Wear them all day.Sunscreen Yes. Every 2 hours, and after sweating, swimming or towel drying.Long-sleeve shirt No.Cheap marketplace sleeves No.
Quick on and off?IceRays sleeves Yes. Slip them off when you go inside.Sunscreen No. Rub it in, then wash it off later.Long-sleeve shirt Partly. You change your whole top.Cheap marketplace sleeves Yes.
Published test report?IceRays sleeves Yes. ARPANSA test report, 2015 (black sample).Sunscreen Yes. The SPF is tested and shown on the label.Long-sleeve shirt Sometimes. Look for a UPF label.Cheap marketplace sleeves Often not. Ask the seller for one.
Covers hands, face and neck?IceRays sleeves No. Arms only. Add a hat and sunscreen.Sunscreen Yes, wherever you apply it.Long-sleeve shirt No. Arms and body only.Cheap marketplace sleeves No. Arms only.

The UPF result comes from a 2015 ARPANSA test of a black sample. Sunscreen advice follows Cancer Council SunSmart. An untested sleeve or shirt should not be assumed to have a particular UPF rating. Read Cancer Council's SunSmart guidance.

The evidence

A tested sample. A clear scope.

Tested UPF 50+ (2015 black sample)

ARPANSA reference 10484-1B records UPF 50+ (Excellent) for Black Aqua-x/Spandex UV sleeves analysed for Knitstory Inc. Analysis: 18 May 2015; signatory: 17 June 2015. This historical result applies to the tested fabric, not every current color or production batch.

Complete ARPANSA report 10484-1B for the Black Aqua-x Spandex sample, 2015
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Questions, answered openly

Will one size fit me?

One size fits all adults. Contact IceRays if you would like help putting them on or checking comfortable movement. You can include your upper-arm and arm-length measurements with a specific fit question.

How do I wash them?

Check the supplied care label. Hand wash in cool water with mild soap and dry flat in the shade. Inspect the fabric for damage before wearing it.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are usually dispatched within 1-2 business days. Standard delivery then takes 3-7 business days, or 1-3 business days with express. These are estimates from dispatch.

US orders ship from our North American warehouse. Standard delivery is free on orders of US$90 or more.

Read the shipping policy

What if I change my mind?

Contact us within 30 days of receiving your order. Items must be unworn and unused, with tags, original packaging and proof of purchase. Return postage is paid by the customer.

If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, contact us straight away and we will put it right, including reasonable return postage.

Contact us first for US return instructions.

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How many sleeves are in a pair?

One pair contains two arm sleeves. A four-pair pack contains eight sleeves.

Can I choose different colors?

Yes, the bundle builder lets you choose all the same color or mix available colors. It shows how many pairs are still left to choose before you add the pack to your cart.

Do sleeves replace every other sun protection step?

No. Sleeves cover only the skin under the fabric. Use a hat, sunglasses, shade and sunscreen on exposed skin as part of your sun protection routine.

Meet Anne

A golfer behind IceRays

Anne Rollo outdoors in a green golf shirt.

Anne Rollo is an Australian professional golfer and the owner and distributor of IceRays. Her career includes playing on the Ladies European Tour.

Golf is part of the IceRays story. Whether your day takes you to the course, garden or green, the aim is practical arm coverage that fits into your routine.

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