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Cooling Shirts For Sports

Explore cooling shirts for sports and find a style that fits your routine. Compare individual shirts’ cooling features, fit details and available sizes to narrow down your options, and check care instructions before choosing.

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Men's SunSmart® Cool Weave Shirt Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart® Cool Weave Shirt Short-Sleeve
A lightweight, green short-sleeve shirt offering UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking performance.
(600)
$59.95 $34.99
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What customers like:
Cool-looking design
Excellent for summer
True to size
Good quality material
Comfortable fit
$59.95 $34.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve Stripe
A breathable, multi-color striped polo with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking polyester blend fabric.
(0)
$59.95 $29.99
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$59.95 $29.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve
A sea green, UPF 50+ tee with moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance and stretch for active comfort.
(587)
$44.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
Versatile for various activities
Effective sun protection
Lightweight and breathable
Soft and cozy material
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Swift River Cooling Rash Guard
L.L.Bean Men's Swift River Cooling Rash Guard
A red rash guard offering UPF 50+ protection with quick-drying, moisture-wicking polyester/spandex fabric.
(470)
$59.95 $39.99
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What customers like:
Excellent sun protection
Cooling effect
Meets expectations
Good fit
Lightweight coverage
$59.95 $39.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Short-Sleeve, Logo
A yellow, moisture-wicking polyester blend tee offering UPF 50+ sun protection and comfortable stretch.
(391)
$44.95 $29.99
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$44.95 $29.99
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Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A high-performance, carbon navy swim shirt with UPF 50+ protection and quick-drying, moisture-wicking fabric.
(338)
$49.95 $29.99
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What customers like:
High quality
True to size
Quick-drying
Soft fabric
Comfortable fit
$49.95 $29.99
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Men's West Branch Fishing Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's West Branch Fishing Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A shadow blue long-sleeve fishing shirt made from recycled polyester with UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$89 $43.99
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$89 $43.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip
A sea green, long-sleeve quarter-zip tee with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking polyester blend.
(0)
$64.95 $48.99
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$64.95 $48.99
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Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve.
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart Comfort Crew, Long Sleeve.
A breathable blue crewneck tee with UPF 50+ sun protection, moisture-wicking stretch fabric, and thumbholes.
(0)
$49.95 $49.95
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$49.95 $49.95
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Men's Tropicwear CoolPro Fishing Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear CoolPro Fishing Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A blue long-sleeve fishing shirt made of soft, stretchy nylon with UPF 50+ sun protection and cooling technology.
(0)
$89.95 $64.99
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$89.95 $64.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Polo 2.0, Short-Sleeve
A sea green, short-sleeve polo with UPF 50+ protection and moisture-wicking, quick-dry polyester blend.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Multisport Lifestyle Tee, Short-Sleeve
A tan short-sleeve tee made from a soft, quick-drying recycled polyester and cotton blend.
(0)
$39.95 $24.99
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$39.95 $24.99
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Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Swift River Cooling Sun Shirt, Short-Sleeve Graphic
A blue short-sleeve swim shirt with UPF 50+ protection, quick-drying polyester/spandex, and chafe-free seams.
(0)
$54.95 $34.99
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$54.95 $34.99
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Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday SunSmart® Tee, Long-Sleeve Quarter-Zip Stripe
A tan, long-sleeve quarter-zip tee offering UPF 50+ sun protection and moisture-wicking comfort.
(0)
$69.95 $49.99
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$69.95 $49.99
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Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
L.L.Bean Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve Print
A lightweight blue short-sleeve shirt made from breathable, quick-drying recycled synthetic blend with extra ventilation.
(0)
$79.95 $54.99
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$79.95 $54.99
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Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
L.L.Bean Men's Comfort Stretch Performance® Party Polo, Slightly Fitted, Short-Sleeve, Print
A white, lightweight cotton-blend polo featuring quick-dry, moisture-wicking fabric and UPF 50+ sun protection.
(0)
$59.95 $59.95
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$59.95 $59.95
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Men's SunSmart® Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
L.L.Bean Men's SunSmart® Coolpro Half Zip Hoodie
A blue hoodie made from soft, stretchy fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection and advanced cooling technology.
(0)
$69.95 $69.95
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$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Swift River Cooling Rash Guard, Graphic
L.L.Bean Men's Swift River Cooling Rash Guard, Graphic
A tan polyester/spandex rash guard featuring UPF 50+ sun protection, quick-dry fabric, and outdoor graphics.
(0)
$64.95 $44.99
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$64.95 $44.99
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Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Ultralight Trail Shirt, Short-Sleeve
A lightweight blue shirt made from recycled synthetic blend, offering breathability, stretch, and quick-drying comfort.
(0)
$74.95 $74.95
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$74.95 $74.95
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Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit Check
L.L.Bean Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit Check
A nautical blue, wrinkle-free check shirt made from 100% cotton poplin with moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric.
(4,814)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
High quality
Wrinkle-free
Lightweight
Good fit
Comfortable
$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit Short-Sleeve Check
L.L.Bean Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Traditional Fit Short-Sleeve Check
A wrinkle-free, 100% cotton poplin shirt in nautical blue check with moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric.
(2,628)
$59.95 $59.95
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What customers like:
Generous fit
High quality
Wrinkle-free
Easy to wear
Comfortable fabric
$59.95 $59.95
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Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Slightly Fitted Check
L.L.Bean Men's Wrinkle-Free Kennebunk Sport Shirt, Slightly Fitted Check
A nautical blue, wrinkle-free cotton shirt with moisture-wicking TrueCool® fabric and a slightly fitted check pattern.
(1,619)
$69.95 $69.95
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What customers like:
Flattering fit
Good quality
Wrinkle-free
Versatile style
Comfortable
$69.95 $69.95
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Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Men's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A white long-sleeve shirt made from lightweight, UPF 50+ polyester/nylon with venting and stretch.
(980)
$74.95 $74.95
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$74.95 $74.95
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Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
L.L.Bean Women's Tropicwear Shirt, Long-Sleeve
A women's long-sleeve shirt with UPF 50+ protection, built-in stretch, and excellent venting for comfort.
(893)
$74.95 $74.95
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What customers like:
Great fit
Sun protection
Lightweight
Versatile
Comfortable
$74.95 $74.95
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Cooling Shirts For Sports

A favorite sports shirt earns its place in the weekly rotation for reasons that go beyond its color. It’s the one you reach for before meeting friends at the court, the one that feels like your style when you join a new team, and the one you remember to set aside for Saturday’s game. Cooling Shirts For Sports brings together options for people who want cooling to be part of their sports wardrobe, with plenty to consider beyond that starting point. The right choice depends on the sports you enjoy, how you like a shirt to fit, and the details you appreciate each time you put it on. Start with the individual description to understand the cooling features of each option, since shirts in this category aren’t necessarily made the same way. Then consider the overall shape, sleeve length, neckline, and sizing. Those everyday details can make the difference between a shirt you wear occasionally and one you’re glad to have in the rotation.

Fit deserves a closer look, especially when you’re shopping for something you’ll wear during sports. Rather than relying on your usual size alone, compare the listed measurements and fit notes with a shirt you already enjoy wearing. Think about where its shoulder seams sit, how much room you prefer through the body, and where you want the hem to fall. Some people like a closer silhouette; others prefer a little more room. Neither preference needs to follow what everyone else on the team is wearing. Sleeve length and neckline are personal choices, too, and it helps to picture the shirt alongside the shorts or pants you already own. A familiar color can make putting an outfit together simpler, while a different shade can add variety without changing your whole wardrobe. Check the care instructions before choosing as well, particularly if your sports schedule means shirts head straight from the gym bag into the next load of laundry.

Cooling shirts can also make a thoughtful gift for someone whose week includes a regular practice, a recreational league, or a standing game with friends. The most useful clues are often already in their closet: the sizes they buy, the cuts they return to, and the colors they actually wear. Taking those preferences into account makes the choice feel personal, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply encouraging something they enjoy. For your own wardrobe, let your routine determine how many shirts make sense. One additional option may be enough for an occasional game, while a fuller rotation may suit several practices between laundry days. There’s no need to build around someone else’s schedule or ambitions. Choose with your own sports, preferences, and everyday routine in mind, and leave room for the best part: getting together and enjoying the game.

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