NoFry Sun Shirt Short Sleeve
UPF 30+ Featherweight Sun Protection
What makes this sun shirt incredible?
- Weightless fabric that the air blows right through
- Perfect for long, hot days in the sun
- Ultra breathable, fast drying & odor resistant
- Soft, stretchy, comfortable & built to last
- Reliable UPF 30+ protection that keeps your skin safe
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Featherweight comfort + sun protection.
The lightest, most breathable sun shirts on the planet. That was our mission. Mostly because we don’t like smearing sunblock all over our skin.
Astonishingly featherweight fabric that the air blows right through. UPF 30+ sun protection so you’ll never get sunburned.
The magic is in the near weightless fabric. Our NoFry Sun Shirt (Short Sleeve) weighs in at only 69g in a size medium. 87g for the long sleeve and 104g for the hoodie. The fabric itself comes in at just 79gsm.
The thin, breathable fabric allows the shirts to pack down incredibly small & feel weightless on the body. Ideal for adventure travel or any long day in the sun.
These shirts dry incredibly fast and wick moisture making them perfect for every possible outdoor activity and making it easy to rinse and hang dry when needed.
Features & Specs
- Best For: Long days in the sun, trail runs, backpacking, fishing, traveling, and warm weather adventures
- Sun Protection: UPF 30 plus minimum rating with darker colors offering even higher protection
- Fabric: Super breathable, featherweight fabric that feels soft, stretchy, and never sticky or clingy
- Fit: Athletic cut designed for movement and airflow
- Care: Locker loop inside for easy hang drying on the go
- Odor Control: Treated with HeiQ Mint for lasting odor resistance
- Lifetime Repairs: Built to last & backed by our free lifetime repair program
Fabric Details
Crafted from a unique, high-performance grid-knit poly (79gsm). It’s lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying, with a subtle texture that boosts airflow and comfort.
Soft, stretchy, comfortable and designed for sun-soaked missions when the heat’s on the sun is sharp.
Anti-odor control from HeiQ Mint. The gold standard in the outdoor industry for plant based, effective odor control on performance fabrics.
Because this fabric is intentionally built to feel extremely light and airy, it should be treated with a little more care than heavier fabrics. Avoid direct contact with Velcro, sharp edges, and abrasive surfaces to help prevent snags or pilling.
Garment Weight
The KETL Mtn. NoFry Sun Shirt is the lightest sun shirt on the planet, and we've got the specs to back it up...
- XS - 61g
- S - 65g
- M - 69g
- L - 74g
- XL - 79g
- XXL - 91g
- XXXL - 100g
Wash / Care Instructions
To extend the life of this ultralight fabric, wash inside out and avoid washing with Velcro, open zippers, or anything abrasive that could snag or pill the fabric.
You don’t need to baby it, but because NoFry is intentionally built to feel nearly weightless and breathable, it deserves a little more care than heavier fabrics.
Hang dry when you can to help maintain the soft, barely-there feel.
Shipping / Returns
- Fast & Free Shipping: Available on all U.S. orders.
- Free Returns & Exchanges: Items must be new and unwashed.
- Expedited Shipping Cutoff: Orders placed by 12 PM PST ship the same day. Orders placed after 12 PM PST ship the next business day.
- International Shipping: Free on orders over $100.
- More Info: Visit our Shipping & Returns page for full details.
What Customers Are Saying...
Daniel J.
Awesome
Wore the short sleeve and long sleeve versions of this in Adjumani where temps reach 115. Awesome. Highly recommend!
Anthony G.
These Are Awesome
I have all the color options and I trail run in the Arizona heat in them. They perform great and I'll be back for more!
Philip C.
Super Comfortable
The product is well made with super lightweight, breathable fabric and is very comfortable to ride in. Very impressed!
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I love this shirt. I own several other Ketl tees but this is legendary. Perfect for super hot days on a long mountain hike.
Love it so far. Washed once and came out great, let it air dry and no wrinkles, dries really fast. I'm 5'6" / 135 lbs and the S fits me perfectly. It's much thinner and cooler than the Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily I have. Feels cool in hot sun and dries fast when coming inside. Did get a few tiny runs/blemishes but I don't care if it looks perfect and the guarantee will be nice if needed down the road.
This is by far the most comfortable, light and smooth fitting and fabric of any sun shirt I’ve bought this summer. That includes better than Patagonia, REI, Arcterix and Lands End.
The fabric is easily washed (by hand) hang dried in less than half the time of others!! Just LOVE this shirt!
Love Ketl shirts. Super lightweight, perfect for hot weather running and hiking!
Everyday runner in the Texas heat. The NoFry sun shirt is exceptional! Loose fit gives plenty of airflow. This shirt breathes! Very light weight. Works even better when wet! Well constructed, fits great (6'1", 150lbs = M. I really love that the sleeve cuffs are open rather than snug against your wrists...more air flow!! Buying. Second!
Definitely the lightest shirt I've owned and I have bought alot of different shirts trying to find this one, I would own more if they stayed in stock. Look forward to getting my hands on a couple more.
My husband and I bought 3 shirts each for a 7 day bike-packing trip (400 miles). They dry quickly and keep the sun at bay. They are nice and thin so even though it was 90-100 degrees, the shirts kept us relatively cool. I have no regrets!
We got ours one size bigger for a slightly looser fit.
Shirt is incredible. Better than I expected. Super lightweight and fits perfect. 6’1, 210lbs, LG.
I tested numerous warm weather hiking shirts, expecting the Outdoor Research Echo Tshirt to win based on feedback from countless forums and 2 AI searches. I was excited to find that the Ketl NoFry short sleeve shirt was my absolute favorite short for style, fit, comfort, and most importantly, function. The breathability, stretch, and quick drying was top notch. This will literally become my new go to for hiking and trail running. Way to go Ketl!
The no-Fry sun shirt short sleeve is the lightest shirt I’ve ever worn. It is well made for wearing in the hot sun. I did have a lot a little problem with my shirt pilling. I sent a brief informal message to KETL house if others had had this problem, and they immediately replied in the shirt should not do that. Send it back. Will send you a new one. One more reason to love this brand they stand behind their product.
Amazing piece of clothing. I spent all day in sunny 85 degree weather and walked away with my skin protected and feeling cool. Love it.
Hands down my husband’s FAVORITE shirt! He loves the material and functionality! He wears mountain biking and hiking and loves it! Definitely a must have for any outdoor enthusiast!
This shirt is incredibly comfortable and light. It runs slightly small so if you’re usually in between sizes I’d go with the bigger size. I’m 6’2 210 and an XL fits perfectly. I usually hike in a sun hoodie but like to have a light tee option to swap out and/or sleep in. This tee ticks all the boxes I need it for.
Really is as thin and breezy as they say. Wore it on a sunny hot Fourth of July in Georgia. Worked better than expected. Only wish they would’ve had a 4th of July sale. Probably would’ve bought a few more.
Absolutely amazing product, I have the no fry long sleeve and short sleeve. Both are so lightweight you feel like you're wearing morning. Keeps the skin cool, cooling effect is increased when the shirt is wet yet still feels featherweight.
I bought 2 of these shirts and been wearing them less than a month just leisurely around the house and they are falling apart. Every day I see loose threads. The shirt is just not high quality or stitchef well and the yarn seems cheaply weaved together. I've attached a picture to show an example but those snags, pulls, and pills are all over the shirt. I really like the feel and fit of the shirt, unfortunately the construction is very poor.
