The Aropec Swimming Jacket Rashguard – 1mm is a long-sleeve rash guard built for serious sun protection on Malaysian dive days. The UPF 50+ lycra fabric blocks UV while staying cool and flexible – essential for extended snorkelling and surface swimming sessions at Sipadan’s UNESCO reef walls.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Aropec |
| Product | Swimming Jacket Rashguard – 1mm |
| Style | Long sleeve |
| Material | Lycra / Nylon blend |
| UPF Rating | UPF 50+ |
| Colour | – |
| Size | – |
Key Features
- UPF 50+ protection: Blocks the vast majority of harmful UV rays all day long.
- Stretch lycra: Moves with your body – no pulling or restricting during swimming.
- Quick dry: Sheds water fast so you stay comfortable in and out of the water.
- Flat seams: No chafing or irritation, even on long snorkelling sessions.
Suited for Malaysian Dive Sites
The Aropec Swimming Jacket Rashguard – 1mm is built to perform across Malaysia’s best underwater destinations. Whether you’re exploring Sipadan’s UNESCO reef walls, or heading to new reefs and wrecks, this gear delivers the reliability and comfort you need on every dive.
Care & Maintenance
- Rinse with fresh water after every session – salt degrades lycra over time.
- Machine wash on gentle in cold water; no bleach.
- Hang to dry – tumble drying weakens UPF fabric.
- Replace when the fabric thins or loses its UV rating.
Final Verdict
Sun protection that actually works and actually looks good. The Aropec Swimming Jacket Rashguard – 1mm is a no-brainer for any diver who spends serious time on the surface.



Nurul Aini –
Used this Aropec rashguard for snorkeling in Pulau Tioman, very pleased with the lightweight feel and sun protection. Only wish the sleeves were a bit longer as my wrists got a bit exposed, but overall very comfortable and easy to wear even when wet.
Imran Hanafiah –
Thank you for sharing your experience, Nurul Aini. We’re glad you found the rashguard comfortable and appreciate your feedback on the sleeve length—we will pass this along to our product team for consideration.
Wei Jun Lim –
Is this jacket suitable to wear under a full wetsuit for extra warmth during early morning dives?
Imran Hanafiah –
Hi Wei Jun, yes, the 1mm Aropec Swimming Jacket Rashguard is designed to be layered under a wetsuit and will provide additional warmth without restricting your movement. It’s a good choice for cooler mornings or longer dives.
Samantha Chua –
Very satisfied with the jacket, fits well and dries fast after pool training. The flatlock seams really do help prevent chafing, which I had with my previous rashguard.
Junhao Lo –
Thank you, Samantha, for your positive feedback! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoy the fit and comfort of the flatlock seams, and we’re glad it improved your pool training experience.