Sun shield garment

Abstract

A sun shield garment having a shoulder cover portion and two sleeve portions, leaving certain areas such as the underarms and torso uncovered to maximize breathability and comfort while maximizing sun protection of key areas. A hood, thumbholes and a zippered stuff sack or pocket can also be provided in the garment for additional sun protection and utility.

1 . A sun shield garment, comprising:
 a shoulder cover portion; and   two sleeve portions extending from said shoulder cover portion;   wherein the garment, when worn by a user, does not cover the torso area of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The sun shield garment of  claim 1 , wherein the garment, when worn by the user, does not cover the under arm area of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises UV protective fabric. 
     
     
         4 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 1 , wherein each sleeve has a thumbhole. 
     
     
         5 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 1 , wherein the garment further comprises a hood portion. 
     
     
         6 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 5 , wherein the hood further comprises a visor. 
     
     
         7 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 1 , wherein the garment further comprises mesh ventilation elements. 
     
     
         8 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises a pocket. 
     
     
         9 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 8 , wherein the pocket includes a zipper. 
     
     
         10 . The sun shield garment of  claim 8 , wherein the garment can be stuffed into said pocket. 
     
     
         11 . A sun shield garment, comprising:
 a front shoulder cover portion adapted to extend only to a user's chest area;   a rear shoulder cover portion adapted to extend only to an upper portion of a user's back; and   two sleeve portions extending from said front and rear shoulder cover portions.   
     
     
         12 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 11 , wherein the garment comprises UV protective fabric. 
     
     
         13 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 11 , wherein each sleeve has a thumbhole. 
     
     
         14 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 11 , wherein the garment further comprises a hood portion. 
     
     
         15 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 14 , wherein the hood further comprises a visor. 
     
     
         16 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 11 , wherein the garment further comprises mesh ventilation elements. 
     
     
         17 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 11 , wherein the garment comprises a pocket. 
     
     
         18 . The sun shield garment according to  claim 17 , wherein the pocket includes a zipper. 
     
     
         19 . The sun shield garment of  claim 17 , wherein the garment can be stuffed into said pocket.