UV Compression Arm Sleeves – Constructive Wear for Construction Workers..! – The Uvoider Blog

If you are a construction worker, you are an athlete. As you make new things and fix and maintain existing things, you put your body to the test, indoors and outdoors, exercising all kinds of muscles in all kinds of body positions. For many construction worker tasks, the first muscle group to tire are the muscles in your arms. Quality UV compression arm sleeves can help. Here’s how..!

UV Compression Arm Sleeves for Construction Workers – Support for your arms

Construction is demanding work make no mistake about it. Using heavy tools, extending your arms over your head, and reaching for those just out of reach places tire your arm muscles out. This is where compression arm sleeves can be a construction worker’s friend. The compression of arm sleeves improves circulation and blood flow to the muscles in your arms keeping them relaxed and fresh.

UV Compression Arm Sleeves for Construction Workers – Cooling for your arms

In addition to compression benefits, the cooling technology of compression arm sleeves keeps your arms cool and comfortable as if they are in air conditioning. For outside construction work, this will keep the directly UV rays of the sun off of your skin and as you perspire your arms actually cool down.

UV Compression Arm Sleeves for Construction Workers – Protection for your arms

Construction sites are inherently hazardous and there are many ways to get hurt and damage your arms. Quality UV compression arm sleeves provide a second layer for your skin, a protective layer. Arm sleeves can help you avoid all kinds of cuts and scratches as well as keep irritants off your arms such as the harmful UV rays of the sun, chemicals, wood and metal shavings, and of course insects. And if you already have abrasions on your arms or have arm skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, sun allergy, or skin cancer, arm sleeves can cover these conditions up protecting them from further contact-related damage.

UV Compression Arm Sleeves for Construction Workers – Recovery for your arms

While you work as well as afterwards, compression arm sleeves help your sore arm muscles to recover faster as the de-oxygenated blood circulates back quicker to the heart. This reduces soreness and fatigue and gives your arm muscles that fresh, relaxed feeling.

Just as all kinds of athletes benefit from and wear quality UV compression arm sleeves, so too can construction workers. Support, cooling, protection, and recovery – quality UV compression arm sleeves are constructive wear for construction workers..!

Size Chart for Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves

The size chart shown below shows you the size of the Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeve that you can wear based upon the width of your bicep and the length of your arm. The most important measurement to consider is the width of your bicep.

Size	Bicep (inches)	Length (inches)	Bicep (cm)	Length (cm)
YS	6.5 in	12.2 in	16.5 cm	31 cm
YM	7.5 in	13.4 in	19.0 cm	34 cm
YL	8.5 in	14.6 in	21.6 cm	37 cm
XXS	9.5 in	15.0 in	24.1 cm	38 cm
XS	10.0 in	15.4 in	25.4 cm	39 cm
S	10.6 in	16.1 in	26.9 cm	41 cm
M	11.2 in	16.9 in	28.4 cm	43 cm
L	12.0 in	17.7 in	30.5 cm	45 cm
XL	13.5 in	18.5 in	34.3 cm	47 cm
2XL	15.0 in	18.5 in	38.1 cm	47 cm
3XL	16.5 in	18.5 in	41.9 cm	47 cm
4XL	18+ in	18.5 in	45.7+ cm	47 cm

Fitting Chart for Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves

The Fitting Chart shown below shows you the arm sleeves that you can wear for the compression level you desire. Your desired compression level can vary based upon intended use, performance desired, and comfort. Average compression is recommended unless you specifically want a lighter in compression or tighter in compression fit.

Bicep Size	Light Compression	Average Compression	Tight Compression
7 in 17.8 cm	YM	YS
8 in 20.3 cm	YM	YM	YS
9 in 22.3 cm	YL	YL	YM
10 in 25.4 cm	XS	XXS	XXS
11 in 27.9 cm	M	S	XS
12 in 30.5 cm	L	L	M
13 in 33.0 cm	XL	XL	L
14 in 35.6 cm	XL	XL	L
15 in 38.1 cm	2XL	2XL	XL
16 in 40.6 cm	3XL	3XL	2XL
17 in 43.2 cm	4XL	3XL	3XL
18 in 45.6 cm		4XL	3XL
19 in 48.3 cm		4XL	3XL
20 in 50.8 cm			4XL

Arm Measurement Guidelines

For most people, to find the arm sleeve that fits you best all you need to measure is your bicep. Be sure to measure around your relaxed bicep (not flexed). You can then compare the various arm sleeve sizes from Youth Small (YS) to Quadruple Extra Large (4XL) and pick the best fit size for you. There are a few things to keep in mind. As always, if you require further assistance, please contact a Customer Service Representative.

How arm sleeve sizing works

The first and most important thing to understand about arm sleeve sizing is that the width of the arm sleeve at your bicep area has to be smaller than the width of your relaxed bicep or else it will not stay up. Typically, an arm sleeve will be about .5 to 1.0 inches smaller than the width of your relaxed bicep. In addition to being smaller in circumference than the width of your bicep, quality arm sleeves will have a gripping strip to ensure that your arm sleeves do not fall down and that your fit will be long lasting.

Upper arm fit vs lower arm fit

Second, the arm sleeve that best fits your upper arm might not be the best fit for your lower arm. For most uses, you would want the upper arm to fit best as you don’t want your arm sleeve to slide down your arm. If the lower arm wrist area fits a little loose, you would likely not notice it. You could have a use such as painting or working with chemicals and sprays in which you prefer the lower arm wrist area to be the best fitting area of your sleeve. But generally, due to the stretchy compression fit of the arm sleeve, you should be able to find a size that will comfortably and snugly fit your entire arm.

Left and right arms may not be the same size

Third, be mindful that your two arms might not be the same size. Be sure to measure the larger of your two arms when determining the best fitting sleeve for you. And, if you are one of those athletes that by the nature of your sport has one arm that is substantially larger than the other, be sure to measure both of your arms. You might find that your larger arm requires a larger size than your smaller arm. And that’s okay. You can order one size of sleeves for one arm and another size of sleeves for the other.

Quality of the arm sleeve

Fourth, be sure to check the quality of the arm sleeve. You don’t want a sleeve that will lose its shape and fit and that will slide off your arm. Look for a sleeve that is made out of a quality fabric such as a polyester (80%) and spandex (20%) mix and that has a gripping strip to secure the fit. This will provide durability and a long lasting fit. Also, look for an arm sleeve that utilizes flat-lock stitching. This is important for both comfort of fit in the seam area and in ensuring that the sleeves last longer than just one wear!

Sizing for the advanced wearer

And lastly, for the advanced wearer of UV compression arm sleeves, you might find that the recommended sizes provided by your supplier might not be enough information for you. Not all suppliers provide the same amount of sizes from which to choose and the sizes may not be the same from one supplier to the next. To get the exact technical details of your arm sleeves such as the width of the sleeve at the bicep, the width of the sleeve at the wrist, and the length of the sleeve, you should always ask the supplier. They will be happy to give it.

Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves – Features

Made of high quality polyester/spandex and utilize flat-lock stitching for comfort, fit and durability
Extreme UPF 50+ protection against UV rays
Blocks 99% of harmful UV radiation
Reduce muscle soreness and enable muscles to recover more quickly after sports or activities
Assist in blood circulation
Breathable, moisture wicking and quick-drying, keeping your arms cool
Anti-bacterial and odor resistant
Improve performance in endurance sports
Suitable for many sports, outdoor work, and activities
Protect your arms from scratches, abrasions, bugs and poison ivy when out on the trail or when gardening
Easily slipped on and off
Handy to have around and wear when needed
Convenient for traveling
Can be worn every time you are exposed to the sun
Provides sun protection as long as you have them on
Better than sunscreen which lasts only for 2 hours
Can be worn with your existing wardrobe
An alternative to long-sleeves clothing which can be expensive
Stylish and available in many colors and designs

Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves – Product Details

One pair
Price: $14.99
Fabric: 80% polyester/20% spandex
Machine wash and cool dry

Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves – More Information

Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves
Uvoider UV Compression Arm Sleeves Size Chart