Does this shirt provide any warmth for general water activities?
368236
Yes it will. Now it is a short sleeved shirt and it is not super thick but it will provide you some extra warmth and protection. Get it in a dark color and that will help even more.
368237
Not in a big way. If the water is just a little chilly, yes it helps but if it is cold, nothing short of a wetsuit will help. Cuts out the wind chill though.
570568
I use mine for doing laps in the pool in the winter. Even though I am inside sometimes the pool is still a little on the cool side. Keeps me nice am warm. Also I bought the men's shirt because the sleeves are a little longer than the women's and fits a lot of better.
564049
Yes, I am busty and ordered a 2X and it fits well. It does loosen up and stretches when it gets wet. But, it is nice and warm. I would not have been able to do the water aerobics this winter without it. The water is warm but the air is cool and I used to shiver for hours after.
139688
I would say no. I bought it for water aerobics at the 'Y'. It's OK for that, but I wouldn't expect it to make me warm in very cold water. Hope that helps.
1113206
I have not noticed any additional warmth...it feels very comfortable & recommend them.
55551
Hi, This is not a wetsuit, but I was comfortable wearing it in VERY cold water on a beach weekend. I think it did help me meet my daughter's challenge to get in and catch some waves with her. So, yes/no. It helps, but there are other products made for swimming/surfing in coldest temps. Eileen
298135
Not really, its more of a rash guard type shirt. It is definitely not as thick as even a 1mm wet suit shirt
355903
Yes but it will sit right on the water. It will keep water warm but water will get on it and bugs and then when you remove the cover bugs go in and water gets on cover and is lost when you pull of the cover. I think having too big of diameter is better but this will keep warmth in.
7377
Yes! It's pretty thin maybe 1mm. My son is using it for swim class at an indoor pool now, keeps his core warm while other children are shivering. But I do believe it was made for summer swimming .
693861
This shirt will not stop you from swimming, and assuming your arms move normally without the shirt, they should function just as well with this shirt on. However, I should caution that this shirt will NOT cure your arms if they do not currently move normally, nor will it teach you to swim if you are currently unable. A more serious answer, this shirt feels great, like a typical base layer shirt that is a bit snug.
25921
If you are looking for something light to wear over a swim suit to block the sun then yes this would be OK. And it would dry fast. Wouldn't recommend it by itself in place of a bathing suit. Wicks well. I have the white one and it is not very forgiving. Sports bra shows easily through it. Regardless i love the shirt for hot, humid runs. Works well for that.
880111
No. You would want to look for Heat Gear items (designed to keep you cool on the heat). This is a Cold Gear item (designed to keep you warm in the cold).
1455035
This shirt is a rash guard. It is very thin, not neoprene, with no insulation factors whatsoever. I use to to protect from sun and to keep BCD from rubbing. I am a Master Diver and have logged many dives with this. It would be appropriate for warm tropical diving to protect from chafing, but will not keep you warm.
902587
No. There is no difference except it keeps the legs warmer in chilly water.
106976
Answer here...water is under 185F, but i even could not feel hot when i touch outside, just little warm.
2168306
No, you just wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit. This shirt is just for extra protection and coverage. I bought it to wear over a bikini for long days at the beach. I suppose you could wear it under a wetsuit, but it would not be effective to keep you warmer.
1124067
yes. I'm very happy with it. I don't wear it in the water, but it keeps everything dry in the boat between dives.