A Rash Guard (sometimes called a [i]Rash Vest[/i], [i]Rashie[/i] or [i]Swim Shirt[/i]) is a type of athletic shirt worn for extra function and protection when surfing, snorkeling, jet skiing, or doing other watersports where you want more protection than a [[swimsuit]], but don't really need a full [[wetsuit]].  Most rash guards have long sleeves and while some women's tops show midriff, most are regular shirt length.  Of note, they are sometimes worn under a wetsuit or [[diving suit]] for added comfort.

Because rash guards are made from [[tight clothes]]-fitting materials like spandex, nylon, polyester, or neoprene and are often sold as matching top/bottom sets, this can sometimes make them appear similar to a [[wetsuit]] or [[one-piece swimsuit]] at a glance when no midriff is visible.  A clue to watch for is the horizontal line where the top-piece and bottom-piece come together/overlap.  If there is no line clearly identifying top from bottom, assume the garment is a wetsuit instead.

h4. Examples

* post #2440870 (long sleeve)
* post #1908423 (short sleeve)
* post #4746757 (worn with matching shorts)

h4. See also

* [[swimsuit]]
* [[wetsuit]]
* [[Tag group:Attire]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Rash guard":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rash_guard]
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