ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve 2026

ION Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve 2026

The Surf Shield Wetshirt Longsleeve brings the same HPPE cut-resistant technology as the rest of the ION Surf Shield series into a casual, relaxed-fit longsleeve top. Where the rashguard is slim and close-fitting, the wetshirt has a looser silhouette — more comfortable for extended sessions and easier to layer over a wetsuit top if conditions change.

A slip loop at the hem connects the wetshirt to your shorts or boardshorts, keeping everything in place when you are in the water. Despite the looser cut, the HPPE fabric still provides full Level 4 EN388 cut protection.

Key Features

• Level 4 Cut Protection (EN388) — HPPE fabric rated 4 out of 5 for cut resistance against fins and foil edges
• Loose Fit — Relaxed silhouette for maximum freedom of movement; comfortable over a wetsuit top
• Slip Loop — Hem loop connects to shorts to keep the top securely in place in the water
• UPF 15 — Sun protection for day sessions
• Climate Neutral Certified

Specifications

Construction

Same HPPE woven construction as the rest of the Surf Shield range — para-aramid fibres providing Level 4 cut protection to EN388. The looser weave and relaxed cut allow the fabric to drape naturally for comfortable all-day wear. The elastane content maintains stretch and prevents the fabric from binding during paddling and riding movements.

Why We Recommend It

The wetshirt is our pick for foilers who want protection without the tight-fitting feel of a rashguard. The loose cut means you can throw it on over almost anything and it does not feel restrictive in the water. The slip loop is a small but genuinely useful detail — it stays put in a way that a regular wetshirt simply does not. If you are between the rashguard and the wetshirt, think about how you prefer to wear your tops in the water.