Protection Sleeves: Built for the Work You Actually Do
Whether you're in the garden, on the trail, or working through overgrown brush — your arms take a beating. Protection Sleeves shield your skin from sun (UPF 50+), scratches, and plant irritation so you can focus on the work, not the damage.
UPF 50+ sun protection
Blocks 98% of UV rays
REPREVE® recycled fabric — made from post-consumer plastic bottles
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UPF 50+Blocks 98% UV
1M+ SoldTrusted by gardeners worldwide
Lifetime GuaranteeQuality you can count on
1 tree per orderCompostable packaging
Why Gardeners Wear Them
Four reasons these become the only sleeves you reach for.
Designed with real gardeners and tested through five Santa Cruz growing seasons. Every detail solves a problem you've actually had.
01
Blocks 98% of UV Rays
Tested to UPF 50+ by an independent lab, these sleeves intercept 98% of UVA and UVB radiation before it touches your skin. That means real protection through peak hours, not just light filtering.
UPF 50+ Lab Verified
02
Stops Scratches & Thorns
Tight-knit fabric creates a barrier between your forearms and whatever you're pruning, trellising, or harvesting. Roses, squash leaves, tomato suckers — none of it reaches skin.
Tested on Thornbush
03
Lighter Than a T-Shirt
Four-way stretch knit engineered from recycled REPREVE® fibers weighs under 2.5 oz per pair. You'll forget you're wearing them until you take them off and feel the sun.
Under 2.5 oz Per Pair
04
Stays Put — Thumb Loop
Slip on over any shirt and anchor the thumb loop. The sleeve stays in place whether you're reaching overhead, kneeling in beds, or carrying flats. No bunching, no slipping.
Thumb Loop Anchor
The Material
Built from REPREVE®. Because it performs better that way.
Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles — certified by REPREVE®
Four-way stretch moves with every reach, kneel, and carry
Moisture-wicking keeps you dry when the work heats up
UPF 50+ SUN PROTECTION
Protection Sleeves are made for the hours you spend outdoors
Whether you’re tending a backyard garden or exploring the great outdoors, if the sun’s on your arms, protection should be too.
You Garden Daily
For the person who's outside every morning before the heat peaks, tending beds, harvesting, or just walking the rows.
You Have Sensitive Skin
If spending time outdoors leaves your skin feeling sensitive or irritated. Our sleeves offer lightweight coverage that stays comfortable all day
You're Tired of Sunscreen
Greasy hands while handling seeds or transplants? Sunscreen that wears off in an hour? There's a better way. Pull these on and forget about it.
You Want To Protect Tattoos
UV fades ink faster than age. Full-sleeve UPF 50+ coverage keeps your work vivid for years longer than going bare in the garden.
You Brush Poison Ivy
A physical barrier between your skin and urushiol oil is the most reliable prevention. Slip these on when working near ivy, oak, or sumac.
You Drive · Hike · Bike
Window UV, trail exposure, road cycling — these sleeves work everywhere sun finds your arms, not just in the garden.
While our Protection Sleeves haven't been independently lab-tested against urushiol, thousands of customers wear them specifically for working around poison ivy, poison oak, and thorny plants. The fabric is designed to act as a physical barrier between your skin and what you're working around.
They're built for everyday garden and field work — pulling weeds, pruning roses, clearing brush, and protecting your arms from the scratches and irritation that come with it. They're not puncture-proof, so very heavy thorny work may still get through — but for typical garden tasks, they hold up well.
What customers are saying
★★★★★Verified by ShopMarch 2026
Great protection from sun, plants, and bugs
"Love these sleeves. Great protection from sun and plants with thorns. It also protects from biting insects. This makes my 3rd and 4th set of sleeves."
★★★★★Verified BuyerMay 2026
Just what I needed
"Can work outside without getting poison ivy again. Thanks for this."
★★★★★Verified BuyerJanuary 2026
Garden sleeves
"Great fit, protects my arms from thorns, etc. while I'm working."
★★★★★Verified BuyerOctober 2025
Perfect solution
"I am very happy with my protection sleeves. I have been tackling an overgrown yard full of poison ivy. For the first time in many attempts, I was finally able to clear the poison ivy while comfortable and no exposure!!"
Will I get hot wearing them?
In mild-to-moderate heat, most customers report feeling cooler in our sleeves than in a long-sleeve shirt — the fabric is lightweight and breathable, and it blocks the sun while still letting air move through.
For extreme heat or extended outdoor use, you may prefer our ProMesh Protection Sleeves, made with a lightweight breathable mesh panel fabric designed specifically for hot weather.
Tip from our customers: wet the sleeves in cold water before working — the evaporation creates a noticeable cooling effect.
What's the difference between these and ProMesh?
Both styles offer UPF 50+ protection and help shield your arms from scratches, dirt, and bugs. It really comes down to comfort and personal preference — many of our customers own both.
Protection Sleeves (this product)
Made with our solid, four-way stretch fabric
Slightly looser fit for easy on and off
Best for spring, fall, and moderate climates
ProMesh Protection Sleeves
Made with lightweight, breathable mesh panel fabric
I plan to use it forHome GardeningSun ProtectionOther
Cooler than cool!
Excellent! Way better than I expected! These are great for older folks like me who have been advised to not get too much sun. They also protect us from all sorts of nasty abrasions and are cooler, (temperature-wise) than bare arms! I love that you can wash the "hand part" every time you wash your hands, and they come absolutely squeaky clean!! There is a LOT of hand washing required at my job! I want many more pairs since they come in so many colors and patterns!♥
I plan to use it forHome GardeningSun ProtectionOther
If he had only listened to me!
I handed over my Mystery Sleeves to my husband, who had planned to delve into the engine of his F350 diesel truck over the weekend. I suggested he wear the sleeves to protect his arms and the backs of his hands from scratches and cuts. He didn't heed my advice on the first day, but by the second morning, he tried them on and was impressed. They not only shielded his arms from scrapes, but also made it easier for him to maneuver his arms and hands around the engine. Now, he never works on a car without them. As for me, my pair is perfect for gardening!
I gave my Mystery Sleeves to my husband. His weekend plan was going deep in the engine of his F350 diesel truck. I told him he should wear the sleeves so his arms and backs of his hands didn't get scratched and cut. Did he listen? Nope not the first day but the second morning he put them on and was amazed. Not only did the keep his arms from being scratched up, but it was much easier to move his arms and hands around the engine. He wears them every time he works on a car now. My pair works great working in my garden!
